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Sudanese security forces fired teargas at activists protesting in their thousands against the country’s military rulers on Sunday, according to three witnesses in major cities.

Protesters march during a rally against the military rule following last month's coup in Khartoum, Sudan.

Separate protests were held in Khartoum and cities in other regions of Sudan. One witness in Khartoum and one in Bahri said security forces also threw stun grenades at protesters. That brought the number of civilians killed by security forces to 62 since the coup, according to the doctors, who have also accused the military of repeatedly raiding medical facilities treating injured protesters and attacking staff.for comment about the reports of violence said a statement from security forces was expected, declining to comment further.

It has said that peaceful protests are permitted and that those responsible for causing casualties will be held to account.

 

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