Sudanese security forces have attacked a pro-democracy protest outside the military headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, activists say. Gunfire has been heard, and medical sources saying at least eight people were killed. Sudan has been governed by a Transitional Military Council (TMC) since President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in a coup in April. The council later denied using force to …

There are multiple reports of gunfire being heard at the protest site in the centre of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Reuters news agency is quoting witnesses and Arabic TV stations saying that security forces have entered the sit-in area. Activists are quoted as saying that it was an attempt to disperse the protesters. Videos are being shared on Twitter that …

Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) on Thursday announced suspension of talks with the major opposition forces for 72 hours. “We have decided to suspend the negotiation for 72 hours until a climate is prepared for the talks,” said TMC Chairman Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan in a statement broadcast live by official Sudan TV early Thursday. Al-Burhan set conditions for resuming the negotiation, …