3 killed, dozens injured in renewed protests in Sudan

Sudan protesters

People march to the presidential palace, protesting against military rule following last month's coup in Khartoum, Sudan December 19, 2021. PHOTO | REUTERS

At least 3 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday after security forces lobbed tear gas canisters and shot at protesters using live bullets in Khartoum twin city Omdurman, during protests that swept across most of Sudan's cities.

The Sudanese security forces fired tear gas and sound bombs to prevent the protesters from reaching the presidential palace in central Khartoum, during the ongoing wave of demonstrations as people seek a return to civil rule and demand the withdrawal of the army from political space.