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Sudan security forces fire tear gas against anti-coup protests
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KHARTOUM, 08 November 2021, (TON): Sudanese security forces on Sunday fired tear gas at multiple anti-coup rallies, with protesters in several cities joining a call for two-days of civil disobedience against last month’s military takeover.
Hundreds of anti-coup protesters rallied in Khartoum, as well as in its twin city of Omdurman, Wad Madni to the south, and the northern city of Atbara.
“The authority belongs to the people,” protesters chanted, calling “no, no to military rule,” and demanding a “civilian government.”
Nationwide anti-coup protests have occurred since the Oct. 25 power grab by the army, but have been met by a deadly crackdown.
At least 14 demonstrators have been killed and about 300 wounded, according to the independent Central Committee of Sudan’s Doctors.
Hoda Othman, who witnessed protests in Omdurman said “protesters barricaded the streets, set car tires ablaze, called out against the military rule, and chanted that civilian government is the people’s choice.”
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