The African Union has suspended Sudan’s membership “with immediate effect”, amid an upsurge of violence in the capital that has seen dozens killed.
The pan-African body has warned of further action if power is not transferred to a civilian authority – a key demand of pro-democracy protesters.
Opposition activists say a paramilitary group has killed 108 people this week, but officials put the figure at 46.
The violence intensified on Monday when security forces stormed a weeks-long sit-in outside military headquarters in the capital. It is the deadliest incident since veteran President Omar al-Bashir was ousted by the military in April after months of peaceful protests.
Talks between opposition activists and the ruling interim military council have since broken down.
BBC
