Two more killed in protests against Sudan’s Omar Al Bashir

Thousands marched after responding to calls for nationwide demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Omar Al Bashir.
As Sudan braces for mass Friday protests after midday prayers, traditionally a focal point for demonstrations in the Arab and Muslim world, another two people have lost their lives.

The two protesters were killed and several others were wounded on Thursday as Sudanese security forces dispersed demonstrators in what has been described as the largest march in the capital Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune reported.

The Central Committee of Sudan’s Doctors announced the death of Mahjoub Ibrahim, a second-year student at the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Razi University, and of Abdel-Azim Babikir, 22, who was killed by a bullet directly to the chest.

According to government statistics, this brings the death toll to 29. However, the opposition and international rights groups, including Amnesty International, say the toll has surpassed 50.

During Thursday’s protests, thousands of people made their way to the streets of the capital after responding to calls by the Sudanese Professionals Association for nationwide demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Omar Al Bashir.

Demonstrations have been held repeatedly in at least 25 areas of Khartoum, with protesters attempting to deliver a petition to the presidential palace demanding that Bashir and his government step down.

However, they have been blocked by security forces deploying live fire and teargas.

Source: The Citizen