Sudanese security forces opened fire as protesters in several cities across the northeast African nation marched against military rule and a worsening economic situation, witnesses told AFP.
The protesters were shot dead by security forces in a crackdown on anti-coup rallies that have been commonplace since a coup in October. Three high profile civilian figures have been arrested in recent days.
KHARTOUM, Feb 14 Sudanese security forces fired tear gas today at protesters rallying against last year’s military coup and the arrest of several political figures and pro-democracy activists, an AFP correspondent said. Thousands of demonstrators rallied in the capital Khartoum and its.