Hamdok's office calls for his release

The office of deposed Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has said the premier was "the executive authority recognised by the Sudanese people and the world" and called for his release from house arrest.

Following on from a speech by coup-leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in which he said Hamdok was at his residence, the Facebook page associated with the ousted ruler warned there was no alternative to protests, strikes and civil disobedience to counter Monday's coup.

The statement also called for the release of other arrested political leaders.