Activists say at least seven dead as Sudanese security forces attempt to break up an anti-government sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum
Sudanese protesters gather for a second day outside the military headquarters in the capital Khartoum on April 7, 2019.
It is the largest rally since protests erupted in the northeast African country in December over a hike in bread prices, before transforming into nationwide demonstrations against Bashir's iron-fisted 30-year rule. "When the army is here, we have no fear," protesters chanted as military vehicles with soldiers fanned out around the complex, onlookers said.Interior Minister Bushara Juma said seven protesters died and 15 were wounded on Saturday when forces tried to disperse them, with 42 members of the security forces also injured.Defence Minister General Awad Ibnouf vowed to preserve the security and stability of Sudan.
Digeir said the protest organisers had also formed a council to initiate talks with security forces and the international community, aimed at agreeing to a "transitional government that represents the wish of the revolution". Since protests erupted across Sudan in December agents of the powerful National Intelligence and Security Service and riot police have cracked down on demonstrators, but the army has not intervened.Some activists on the ground accused the army of shooting in the air on Monday, but this could not be confirmed independently.
"The people of Sudan have shown remarkable resilience in the face of extraordinary obstacles over many years," the EU's External Action Service said.The protesters accuse Bashir's administration of economic mismanagement that has led to soaring food prices and regular shortages of fuel and foreign currency.
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