Sudan government has said that it foiled coup attempt linked to former regime of longtime President Omar al-Bashir.

In a televised address, Information Minister Hamza Baloul said the coup attempt was thwarted and those behind it brought under control.

He said we assure the Sudanese people that order has been restored and the leaders of attempted coup both military and civilian have been arrested and are being investigated.

The coup plotters, who were also included the supporters of former President Omar al-Bashir, were led by Major General Abdel Baki Bakrawi, attempted to seize power and overthrow the ruling Sovereign Council.