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Sudan: Dozens killed after security forces shoot at protesters

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At least eight people are reported dead after Sudan’s security forces opened fire at protesters on Monday.

Gunshots were fired to disperse protesters who continue to demand a civilian regime after the overthrow of former leader, Omar al-Bashir.

On Monday protesters said Sudan’s security forces tried to break up the sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum.

Several others have sustained injuries during the breakup exercise by the security forces.

The Sudanese Professionals Association, which is spearheading nationwide protests has issued a statement saying “Now an attempt is taking place to disperse the sit-in.”

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The protesters have also attempted fending off the security forces by burning tyres and barricades.

But the military council has denied ordering the shootings and attempting to disperse protesters.


Push for civilian regime

Since the military coup that toppled Bashir’s regime, a Transitional Military Council (TMC) has been governing the country.


Bashir was overthrown in April, triggered by the same protests that the current military rulers are trying to disrupt.


Last month talks resumed between the military council and opposition groups as both sides push for a civilian-led transition to democracy.


Both sides have earlier agreed to a three-year transition period but other details of composition and who holds the upper hand are outstanding.

The military still has an ultimatum of 60 days from the African Union to meet to ensure that there is a transfer of power to a civilian team.

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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