Monday, December 7, 2009

Sudan police arrests opposition leaders, cracks down on protesters





07 December, Omdurman
Breaking news

Sudan's police has arrested opposition leaders and dispersed citizens protesting against outstanding laws near the parliament building in Omdurman.

In a scene witnessed by the Sudanese online reporter, police forces used metal sticks and tear gas to disperse protestors gathering in front of the parliament building in Omdurman this morning.

Dispersed protestors tried to re-gather and march toward the parliament but police forces cracked down again and fired tear gas.

Earlier this morning, police reportedly arrested SPLM's secretary-general Pagan Amum together with other SPLM members. There are also unconfirmed reports that Faruq Abu Issa, the opposition leading member, has been arrested.

Today’s protest was declared by the opposition against delays in passing democratic laws.

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