16 killed in Sudan by stray bullets at protests, sit-ins
Sudanese military officers and demonstrators ride atop a military tanker as they protest against the army's announcement that President Omar al-Bashir would be replaced by a ilitary-led transitional council, near Defence Ministry in Khartoum, Sudan, on April 12, 2019. Photo: Reuters
At least 16 people were killed, and 20 injured by stray bullets at protests and sit-ins on Thursday and Friday, a Sudanese police spokesman said in a statement on Saturday.
Government buildings and private property were also attacked, spokesman Hashem Ali added.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Khartoum on Friday.
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