§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent attempted coup in the Sudan; and what his assessment is of its implications for the future of the Popular Congress Party and its leader Dr Hassan alTurabi. [165457]
§ Mr. MullinWe understand that the Government of Sudan has arrested a number of military officers as well as officials of the opposition Popular Congress party, including its leader, Dr Hassan al-Turabi. The Government of Sudan has announced that the individuals were planning a coup. It appears that the offices of the Popular Congress Party have been closed.