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May 14, 2019

Sudan: At Least 6 Protesters Killed in Clashes with Security Forces
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In Sudan, at least six protesters and a member of security forces were
killed when security and paramilitary forces opened fire on crowds
outside military headquarters in the capital Khartoum Monday. Dozens
more were injured. Earlier in the day, the transitional military council
said they reached an agreement with protest leaders on a transitional
power structure. Demonstrators have been demanding a transfer from
military to civilian rule. This is protester Rasha Ali.

Rasha Ali: "We will not accept being treated like we have been treated
by the previous and current regimes, whether Bashir or others. We have
been treated in ways that are unacceptable by anyone. This scenario will
not be repeated."

Also on Monday, deposed President Omar al-Bashir was charged in the
killing of protesters during the popular uprising which led to his
overthrow last month. One of the deaths being investigated is that of a
doctor who was shot dead while assisting injured protesters.


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