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- A Sudanese protest leader says demonstrations in the country will continue until the military reverses its recent takeover
- He urged the military to hand over the country’s rule to a civilian government
- The leader added that those behind the takeover should be held accountable.
A Sudanese protest leader says demonstrations in the country will continue until the military reverses its recent takeover. He urged the military to hand over the country’s rule to a civilian government. The leader added that those behind the takeover should be held accountable.
The United Nations recently urged Sudan’s generals to reverse their takeover of the country. Thousands of people took to the streets in the largest pro-democracy protest, which was triggered by the coup. People demand that a government should be formed, which consist of eminent people who believe in democratic principles. South Sudan has sent a delegation, led by presidential advisor Tut Gatluak, to Sudan to mediate between the military and the civilian leaders.
The delegation is expected to meet with Abdalla Hamdok, the deposed prime minister, who remained under house arrest in the capital Khartoum, as part of his mediation efforts. The security forces opened fire at the protesters dueing Saturday, which killed three people. But unofficial sources point our that death toll is much higher than that. Over 250 people reported to have received injuries during the police firing. The police deny using bullets during the protests.
