Sudanese security forces stormed a protest camp in the capital Khartoum on June 3 in the morning hours and at least nine people were reported killed in the violence outbreak. Footage filmed by security forces during break up of peaceful protest at the General Command sit-in on Buri Rd in #Khartoum. Video geolocated to here:…
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Four dead in Sudan protests
One policeman and three protesters were killed in Sudan Khartoum and many other demonstrators were wounded, state TV said. The Transitional Military Council (TMC), which took over after the army overthrew President Omar al-Bashir in April blamed the violence on saboteurs who demonstrated discontent with the transition deal. Four die in #Sudan protests as military rulers say won't allow…
Sudan protests at rise
Sudanese state News agency SUNA informed the President of the Republic, Marshal Omar al-Bashir in his capacity of the Supreme commander presided over the meeting of the Defence and National Security Council. The Council stressed the importance of gathering the national class and achieving peace and the need to invoke the “voice of reason” to…
Central Africa signs peace deal
Central African Republic concluded a peace deal with 14 armed groups on following two weeks of talks in Khartoum, Sudan. Central African Republic signs peace deal with armed groups https://t.co/CNMTtdEQz3 pic.twitter.com/R9OCY5cBWj — Reuters (@Reuters) February 5, 2019 The peace deal was announced by the African Union but the terms were not immediately released. #Historic: The Government…
Al-Bashir blames foreigners Sudan unrest
President Omar al-Bashir said that the initiators of mass unrest swept Sudan in the past few weeks, receive financial support from abroad. He said this on January 3 in Khartoum during a speech on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the independence of the east African state. For weeks, the Sudanese people have been…
Mass protests in port Sudan
Demonstrations demanding President Omar al-Bashir to resign erupted in city of Port Sudan (pictured), where protesters condemned alleged repression by the government and deteriorating economic conditions, Turkish News Agency Anadolu reports. Security forces dispersed hundreds of demonstrators with teargas, eyewitnesses told Anadolu Agency. Tear gas fired at Sudan protesters trying to deliver anti-government petition https://t.co/yFSquKqy8P pic.twitter.com/a3aamuXBXT…
Sudan shuts down social networks
Authorities are blocking access to Sudanese popular social media platforms used to organize and broadcast nationwide anti-government protests triggered by an economic crisis, internet users complain. Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement https://t.co/vYR3aVX7Xk pic.twitter.com/CnPDNmXEn9 — Reuters (@Reuters) January 2, 2019 In a country where the state tightly controls conventional media, the internet…
Sudan opposition calls Al-Bashir to resign
Sudan largest opposition bloc along with the whole spectrum political groups for President Omar al-Bashir to resign, turning up the pressure on the longtime autocrat after two weeks of street protests. Nidaa al-Sudan said in a statement that it urges Omar al-Bashir and his administration to step down to open a transition toward democracy. Nidaa al-Sudan…
Sudan police use live ammunition against protesters
Sudanese police fire with live ammunition at protesters in Khartoum, as they continue to call for President Bashir to resign. Today’s Independence Day! Bashir must resign! #Sudan#مدن_السودان_تنتفض 🇸🇩 pic.twitter.com/1xA0Pa195r — Nisreen Sam (@SamNisreen) December 31, 2018 President Omar al-Bashir has promised the New Year will bring improvements, and economic development, amid his speech the security forces…
Sudan conducts arrests of opposition leaders
Nine opposition leaders and activists have been arrested in Sudan, a group of civil society groups said, the move took place ahead of the expected anti-government protests foreseen after weekly Muslim prayers. BREAKING Nine Sudan opposition leaders detained ahead of planned protest https://t.co/3uyBFwOqS4 pic.twitter.com/jXMbqmfvrX — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 28, 2018 The head of…
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