Sudan coup: Tear gas fired at pro-democracy protests

Security forces in Sudan have fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in the capital, Khartoum.

The demonstrators converged on the presidential palace for the second time in a week, but were met by a heavy security presence.

Earlier the military government restricted phone and internet services in the city as protesters gathered, reports say.

Other cities, including Port Sudan, have also seen demonstrations. Last weekend, hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched through Khartoum demanding civilian rule be restored after the military coup on 25 October.

More than 100 people were injured in clashes with police in last week’s protests. The security forces were also accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen women and girls.


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