Saudi Arabia, along with the UAE, had previously held good relations with Sudan, and have urged that a civilian government be reinstated.

The protest followed an increase in tensions in the country after five people were killed in anti-coup protests in the capital Khartoum.

On 25 October 2021, the Sudanese military, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dissolved the transitional government and declared a state of emergency. Former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, was detained and is now being held at his home.