Sudan crackdown on peaceful protest continues

Wednesday 9 March 2011 Sudanese authorities urged to release more than 50 protesters detained demonstrations inspired by those in North Africa. The Sudanese authorities must release over 50 protesters arrested during a peaceful anti-government demonstration in the capital Khartoum, Amnesty International said today.Police and Agents of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) reportedly beat protesters in Abu Jenzir Square who were calling for an end to President Omar Al Bashir's 21-year rule.Among those arrested were prominent human rights activists, politicians and journalists.…

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