Western Diplomats: Sudan Military, Civilians Must Reduce Tensions [4:27]

Representatives of the Troika countries, the European Union as well as France and Germany expressed deep concerned about heightened military tensions between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary, the Rapid Support Forces, and called on military and civilian parties to work to de-escalate tensions. The Western envoys also said now is time to reach a final political agreement to establish a civilian led democratic government that fulfills the aspirations of the people of Sudan. For more on what role civilians and pro-democracy opposition can play, Nabeel Biajo reached Salih Mahmoud, member of the Communist Party of Sudan's central committee and president of the Darfur Bar Association.