What the military coup in Sudan means for Washington

NPR | By Michele Kelemen

Published October 26, 2021 at 4:16 PM EDT

The military takeover in Sudan came just as the U.S. envoy to the region left Khartoum. Now, the U.S. is trying to figure out a way to salvage a transitional government.

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A former NPR Moscow bureau chief, Michele Kelemen now covers the State Department. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs — from Morning Edition to All Things Considered.

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