KHARTOUM
Sudan has summoned the ambassadors of the United States, Britain, Norway and the European Union over their criticism of last week's general elections.
In a Tuesday statement, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said it had informed the envoys of Sudan's dissatisfaction with a recent statement by the Troika (the U.S., Norway and Britain) on last week's polls.
The ministry described the Troika statement as "brazen interference in Sudan's internal affairs."
On Monday, the Troika asserted that last week's polls in Sudan did not reflect the will of the people.
"Members of the Troika regret the government of Sudan's failure to create a free, fair and conducive elections environment," the Troika declared.
It cited Sudanese restrictions on political rights and freedoms and a lack of national dialogue as factors that led to a poor turnout during the three-day polls, which began on April 13.
"The outcome of these elections cannot be considered a credible expression of the will of the Sudanese people," the statement read.
Sudanese voters went to polling stations on April 13 for three days to elect a new president, parliament and legislative assemblies.
The polls, however, were dogged by logistic, administrative and security difficulties, according to the country's official electoral commission.
