A military coup has been reported in Sudan with several members of the transitional government arrested in their homes.
Civilian PM Abdallah Hamdok and at least four ministers were among those believed detained by unidentified soldiers shortly before dawn on Monday.
No statement from the Army yet, but pro-democracy groups have called for street protests.
Military and civilian leaders have been at odds since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago and a transitional government set up.
It remains unclear who carried out the arrests.
Witnesses have said the internet is down in the the capital, Khartoum, while images have appeared on social media showing angry crowds burning tyres in the streets.
The army and paramilitary have been deployed across the city, restricting the movement of civilians, a witness is quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
Khartoum airport is now closed, and international flights are suspended.
Sudan’s main pro-democracy groups has called on its supporters to resist any “military coup”. (BBC)
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