At least nine protesters were killed when the Sudanese military opened fire to break up a sit-in opposing the country's interim military council, a local doctors' union says
Protesters had congregated outside the Defense Ministry in Sudan's capital Khartoum, opposing the interim military council that has ruled the country since a coup ousted long-time President Omar al-Bashir in April. The Sudanese opposition suspended talks with the ruling body after the crackdown.
Hide Caption 8 of 32 Photos: In pictures: Sudan in transitionProtesters shout slogans as they carry a soldier flashing the victory sign outside the army headquarters on Thursday, April 18.Hide Caption 9 of 32 Photos: In pictures: Sudan in transitionProtesters participate in a sit-in in Khartoum on Wednesday, April 17.Hide Caption 10 of 32 Photos: In pictures: Sudan in transitionDemonstrators rally near the military headquarters in Khartoum on Monday, April 15.
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