SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Associated Press - Saudis, UAE express support for Sudan military council

14/4/19: Associated Press – Saudis, UAE express support for Sudan military council

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have issued statements in support of Sudan's transitional military council.

 Saudi Arabia says it "stands by the Sudanese people" and calls on all Sudanese "to give priority to the national interest" of their country.

 The UAE called on the Sudanese "to work for protecting legitimacy and ensuring a peaceful transfer of power."