or woman of this noble country to continue leading our dear nation and help it pass through what's left of the transition period to a civilian democratic country. mr hamdok was speaking after two people were shot dead during demonstrations in the city of omdurman. in the capital, khartoum, security forces fired tear gas canisters and stun grenades at tens of thousands of protesters outside the presidential palace. emmanuel igunza reports. a new year, but the same defiant message. these protesters want an end to military involvement in politics in sudan and for full civilian government to take over power. from early morning, heavily armed security forces cordoned off the capital, khartoum. roads and bridges leading into the presidential palace were sealed off.