Sudan's Beja tribes end port shutdowns and roadblocks in east - Al-Arabiya

Sudan's Beja tribes have announced an end to port shutdowns and roadblocks in the east of the country, Saudi-owned Dubai-based Al-Arabiya TV reported on Wednesday.

In recent weeks, the tribes have blocked roads and forced Red Sea ports to close, in protest at what they say is the region's lack of political power and the poor economic conditions there. The closures led to shortages of essential medicines, fuel and wheat.

The Beja tribes have expressed support for the military takeover by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.