Seven killed during pro-democracy protests in Sudan
June 30, 2019 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s health authorities said seven people were killed during the nationwide huge protests that were organized by the opposition in support for the civilian-led government.
He further said that 27 suffered gunshot wounds and the rest from various injuries caused by the demonstrations that took place across the country Sunday.
He added that ten policemen and soldiers were injured during the protests including three militiamen of the Rapid Support Forces who were injured by gunshots.
The other members of the regular forces were injured by stones thrown by the protesters, he further said.
Observers agree that Sunday’s protests were unseen in Sudan’s history in term of popular participation and not only in the capital Khartoum but the whole Sudan.
Video footages from Zaligei, the capital of the war-affected Central Darfur state show thousands of protesters take to the street chanting slogans for a civilian-led authority in Sudan.
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