Sudan: Death Toll Rises After Anti-Coup Demonstrations

In Sudan, security forces have shot dead at least 15 anti-coup protesters and wounded dozens more on Wednesday, according to local medics. This comes as the United States calls for the reinstatement of ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who is under house arrest following the military's takeover last month.

The fatalities -- all in Khartoum, especially its northern districts -- raised to 39 the death toll from unrest since the military seized power, a pro-democracy doctors' union said. Hundreds more have been wounded.

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