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The European Union and other cabinet members on Monday and urged forÌýtheir immediate release after the country's

"We call on the security forces to immediately release those they have unlawfully detained," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement.

Hamdok was detained and moved to an undisclosed location after refusing to issue a statement in support of the takeover, according to the information ministry, still apparently under the control of

Sudan is in the midst of a deep economic crisis, marked by record-high inflation and shortages of basic goods, though that was beginning to show signs of easing amid flows of

Western states have warned that any military takeover would put at risk.

EU chief Borrell warned the right to peaceful protest must be respected, and violence and bloodshed avoided at all cost.

"The actions of the military represent a betrayal of the revolution, the transition, and the legitimate requests of the Sudanese people for peace, justice and economic development," he said.