Africa

Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

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3 years ago

Nov 13, 2021.

The deadly violence comes days after a military-led ruling council was announced

EKO HOT BLOG reports that five demonstrators were killed in pro-democracy protests in Sudan on Saturday, according to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors.

The group said four protesters died of gunshot wounds, and a fifth from choking on tear gas during clashes with security forces.

Tens of thousands took to the streets for mass anti-coup protests in cities and towns across the country.

Police denied using live wounds, saying they had only used “minimum force”.

State television reported that 39 police were “severely wounded” in the clashes.

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The deadly violence comes days after a military-led ruling council was announced.

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was named as head of the council on Thursday. The coup leader had already dissolved the civilian arm of the government’s power-sharing agreement, arrested civilian leaders, and declared a state of emergency last month.

The military’s takeover on 25 October has drawn international condemnation.

Protesters have taken to the streets regularly since, demanding the military government step back and allow a peaceful transition to civilian rule.