Sudanese security forces fire tear gas in an attempt to disperse thousands of demonstrators who braved a tight lockdown to protest against an October 25 coup
Anti-coup protests were also reported in Madani, south of the capital, and the cities of Kassala and Port Sudan in the east.
Witnesses reported similar anti-coup protests in Madani, south of the capital, and the cities of Kassala and Port Sudan in the east. Army, police and paramilitary patrols criss-crossed Khartoum's streets, while shipping containers blocked the Nile bridges that connect the capital with its northern suburbs and its twin city Omdurman.
Activists use the internet for organising demonstrations and broadcasting live footage of the rallies.Activists have condemned sexual attacks during December 19 protests, in which the UN said at least 13 women and girls were victims of rape or gang-rape.
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