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Mass rallies demand civilian rule in Sudan
Large crowds took to the streets across Sudan to protest the country's military leaders and demand democratic rule. A senior general reported "snipers shooting at people," including paramilitary troops.
A military leader in Sudan said snipers were firing at civilians and troops during the nation-wide protest against military rule on Sunday.
- Deutsche Welle
General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), said several of his paramilitaries have already been targeted.
“There are snipers who are firing on people; they shot three members of the Rapid Support Force and…