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Protests in Khartoum, Sudan, as government and International Monetary Fund step up attacks
Mass protests took place in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on June 30, against high inflation and the removal of fuel subsidies, which are increasing food prices and causing further cuts in living standards. Inflation hit 341 percent in March. Fuel will increase from around 35 cents to nearly 70 cents per litre, and the price of diesel will more than double.
On June 29, the International Monetary Fund approved a $2.5bn loan, with strings attached.
Demonstrators outside the presidential palace shouted, “We want the fall of the regime,” and “Bread for the poor.” Police used tear gas against crowds who burned tyres in the streets.
BBC News
By Rachel Flint
There are fears the justice system could collapse as victims and defendants wait years for trials during the coronavirus pandemic.
While jury trials have resumed, a backlog of cases means some trials have been pushed back to 2023.
Now those representing victims and defendants in Wales have told the BBC trials could collapse due to the waits.
The UK government said it was investing record sums in justice, and opening temporary courts to clear cases.
By the end of February 2020, pre-Covid, the number of outstanding cases in crown court in England and Wales had reached 39,331, official figures show.