What to know so far about the coup attempt in Sudan

Militaries in Sudan have detained several members of the country’s civilian leadership and put Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok under house arrest amid reports of a coup.

Here’s what what we know so far:

• The prime minister and at least four ministers are among those believed detained by unidentified soldiers.
• Heavily armed soldiers have been deployed in the capital, Khartoum, amid angry protesters burning tyres in the streets.

• Internet has been shut in the capital.
• The Capital’s airport has been closed.
• There are reports military forces have stormed the state radio and television headquarters in Omdurman city, arresting some employees.
• The US says it’s ‘deeply alarmed’ by the reports of a military coup

With BBC