At least 3 protesters were killed as thousands took to the streets to demand a return to civilian rule, and the generals in charge responded with force.
has scuttled hopes of a peaceful transition to democracy in Sudan, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.The turmoil has been amplified after Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok stepped down earlier this month. Hamdok resigned after his efforts to bridge the gap between the generals and the country's pro-democracy movement failed.
A young protesters is seen amid ongoing demonstrations demanding the restoration of civilian rule in Khartoum, Sudan, January 13, 2022.Activist Nazim Sirag said three protesters were killed when security forces opened fire to break up a march in Khartoum. He said several others were wounded by gunshots.The Sudan Doctors Committee, which is part of the pro-democracy movement, also reported the deaths and said dozens of others were wounded Monday in Khartoum.
Sudanese rally to oppose a military coup which occurred nearly three months ago, south of the capital Khartoum on January 17, 2022.The demonstrations are called by the Sudanese Professionals Association and the Resistance Committees, which were the backbone of the uprising against al-Bashir. The two groups reject negotiations with the military, insisting it hand over power to a fully civilian government to lead the transition.
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