The Sudanese government said Tuesday it blocked an attempted coup from within the country’s armed forces, according to multiple outlets.

The Sudanese military said the coup attempt started at 3 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with several military units attempting to take over the national radio station, according to the New York Times. An unspecified number of soldiers and 21 officers were arrested, and a search is ongoing, the report added.

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