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May 16, 2019

Sudanese Troops Fire on Pro-Democracy Protesters as Military Rulers Suspend Talks
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In Sudan's capital Khartoum, government troops opened fire on
pro-democracy protesters Wednesday with live ammunition, wounding at
least 14 people. The violence came just days after at least six
protesters and one soldier were killed at a similar protest. After the
latest shootings, the head of Sudan's ruling military council said he
had suspended talks with pro-democracy demonstrators for three days,
accusing them of failing to de-escalate tensions. Demonstrators have
been demanding a transfer from military to civilian rule following last
month's military coup that ousted longtime leader Omar al-Bashir.


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