Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence that erupted in Khartoum today. At least 13 protestors have been killed when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and police forcibly ended the sit-in that has been sustained since April 6 at the army's general command in Khartoum.
In today's statement, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki, calls for "an immediate and transparent investigation in order to hold those responsible accountable". He also calls on the Transitional Military Council (TMC) to protect civilians from further harm.
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