Three killed as rioters attack police station in Sudanese capital

KHARTOUM, March 18, 2004 (Sudan Tribune) – A displaced persons’ camp in Khartoum’s Al-Nasir suburb witnessed riots and destruction yesterday afternoon, the Sudanese radio said this morning.

A statement released by police headquarters in Khartoum said that a “group of outlaws”, supported by some forces and political direction, attacked a police station in the Al-Nasir suburb of southern Khartoum with the aim of causing riots and insecurity.

The radio didn’t give any details about the identity of rioters.

The attack left several policemen injured.

The statement said the police confronted the rioters and dispersed them, but they regrouped and attacked the camp. This led to chaos and the use of hand arms by the rioters, leading to the death of three citizens, a man and two women.

The statement added that the police were able to contain the situation and arrest some rioters.

It said that those arrested will be charged and that the necessary security measures have been put in place.