Blinken speaks with Sudan prime minister after his release

Driving the news: During Monday's military takeover, Sudanese soldiers placed Hamdok under house arrest, but later took him to a different location to prevent him from making public statements.

• Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan claimed on Tuesday that Hamdok — who disappeared from public view after the coup — was a "guest" at his home and was brought there for his own protection.
• Several hours after Burhan's statement, Hamdok was released with his wife back to his house, although it's unclear whether the military will allow him to leave.
• Blinken told Hamdok during their call that the Sudanese military must release all civilian leaders in detention and to ensure their safety.

What they're saying: "The Secretary emphasized U.S. support for the civilian-led transition to democracy and for a return to the principles of Sudan’s transitional framework," the State Department said in a statement.