Sudan: Live Fire Used During Demonstrations in Khartoum North

14 January 2019

Khartoum — The security services used live ammunition, tear gas, and batons to disperse demonstrators in Khartoum North yesterday, along with detention of several taking part in protests.

In response to the call of the Sudanese Professionals Association and allied opposition forces, thousands demonstrated in Khartoum North on Sunday as Sudan entered its fourth week of unrest. Five separate marches, described as "massive" and "well organised", took place along the main streets in the northern part of the capital, according to eyewitnesses.

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