Addis, Juba rally behind Khartoum, see hand of ‘external interests’ in protests

Sudanese protesters

Sudanese protesters in support of a civilian-led transition to democracy, on September 30.  PHOTO | AFP

The international community and close neighbours Ethiopia and South Sudan have rallied around Sudan’s transitional government in a week defined by protests in a fluid political situation.

On Thursday, World Bank President David Malpass was in Sudan where he met Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdook and government officials.