Britain routed in UN vote on Chagos
		
	 
	
		
		Sudanese authorities led by the feared National Intelligence and Security Service have cracked down on protesters, drawing international criticism
		
	 
	
		
		Since anglophone separatists declared independence last October, dozens of people have gone missing
		
	 
	
		
		In a statement, a government spokesman hit out at reports published by ICG that criticised a crackdown in the two English-speaking regions.