<span style="color: #222222;">The United States, Norway, Britain and the European Union have warned the Sudanese military against appointing their own prime minister, saying it would risk plunging the nation into conflict.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The countries said they would not support a prime minister or government appointed without the involvement of a broad range of civilian stakeholders.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The former prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned on Sunday amid a political deadlock and widespread protests resulting from October's military coup.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The Western countries again voiced alarm at the military's actions against protesters – more than 50 have been killed since the coup.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' On Tuesday in several cities, security forces fired tear gas to disperse large crowds demonstrating against military rule. </span><br />''