Sudan’s top general Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency and dissolved the joint civilian-military council that has run the country for the past two years; Sudan’s military coup today has implications for its neighbors, in terms of diplomatic relations, long-standing disputes and stability; The Norwegian Refugee Council is appealing to Sudan's rulers to protect civilians and keep their commitments to allow humanitarian aid to reach millions of people affected by war