BEHIND THE LINES: The military coup in Sudan follows a prevailing trend in the Arab world.

Sudan’s military leader has fired at least six ambassadors, including the envoys to the US, the European Union and France, after they condemned the military’s takeover of the country, an official said.

State media report ambassadors to the US, EU, China, Qatar, France and head of Geneva mission relieved of their posts.

Sudanese security forces shot dead three people Saturday during mass protests against the country's recent military coup, medics said. The shootings came despite repeated appeals by the West to Sudan's new military rulers to show restraint and allow peaceful protests.

The military has seized power in Sudan, derailing a transition that began after long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir was overthrown following popular protests in 2019.

Protesters demonstrate against takeover while Sudan’s army chief defends the military’s power grab.