Sudan's Repressive Tactics on Display

Expand Sudan’s President Omar Al Bashir addresses the nation during the 62nd Anniversary Independence Day at the Palace in Khartoum, Sudan December 31, 2017. © 2017 Reuters Last Thursday in Khartoum, security forces blockaded neighbourhoods and raided homes to arrest protesters hiding there. Videos posted by activists show security forces going door to door, harshly beating protesters and residents with sticks and gun butts and shooting at protesters. Three died, including 25-year-old Babiker Abdul Hamid, a medical doctor. "You are a medical doctor? We are looking for you," the officers reportedly…

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