Sudanese security kills more three protesters

January 24, 2022 (KHARTOUM) – Three protesters were shot dead and at least dozens others wounded by the Sudanese security forces in the capital, Khartoum during pro-democracy protests, on Monday.

The military rulers in Sudan have pledged several times to stop the use of excessive violence against protesters. Also, they formed investigation committees into the killing of protesters, they security forces continue to open fire on protesters.

In separate statements , the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said that two were shot on the head and a third of the chest. Two of the three victims were killed in Khartoum while the third in Madani, of Al-Jazeera State.

Also, activists said six others were wounded by bullets four in Khartoum city and two in Omdurman city.

Despite the brutal crackdown on the protests, the Resistance Committees say determined to continue their anti-coup campaign of protests until the collapse of the regime.

On January 18, the Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Ravina Shamdasani condemned the disproportionate use of violence against peaceful protesters.

Shamdasani expressed concern about the firing of teargas canisters horizontally, directed at individuals, in violation of international standards.

Further, she stressed that the use of live ammunition is only permissible as a measure strictly of last resort in case of an imminent threat to life or of serious injury.

In recent weeks, the military authorities used bullets to break up demonstrations, besides tear gas, sound bombs, and Skunk Water which is coloured liquid with a strong smell called Skunk Water.

Since early Monday morning, security forces were deployed in the streets leading to the presidential palace in Khartoum to prevent the protesters from reaching the premises of the Sovereign Council.

Nevertheless, hundreds of protesters managed to reach the surrounding streets, but the security forces hunted the protesters down through the streets of the town.

The Resistance Committees in several states organised similar anti-coup protests.

(ST)