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Sudanese police defend use of force to quell 'violent' Khartoum protest

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Sudanese anti-coup protesters. Police authorities have defended their rough response on protesters in an incident that led to several deaths and injuries in Khartoum. FILE PHOTO | COURTESY 


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By  Mawahib Abdallatif

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Khartoum

Sudan’s police authorities have defended their use of force during protests that led to several deaths and injuries in Khartoum on Wednesday. 

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