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Military forces break up Sudan protests in Khartoum

Protesters say despite the violence they will remain on the streets until the military agrees to civilian rule.

A Sudanese protester walks past burning tyres as military forces tried to disperse the sit-in outside Khartoum''s army headquarters on June 3, 2019. - At least two people were killed Monday as Sudan''s — A Sudanese protester walks past burning tyres as military forces try to disperse the sit-in outside Khartoum's army headquarters. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) violently broke up a sit-in demonstration in Khartoum at dawn on Monday and is refusing to give in to protesters’ demands, weeks after the removal of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir.

The TMC has rejected calls to hand over power to a civilian-led government and wants to rule for an interim period of up to two years.

Calls to protect the revolution have been the rallying cry of protesters in recent weeks after months of demonstrations led to the overthrow of al-Bashir in a military coup in April.

The TMC had said that the protest outside the army headquarters was a threat to the safety and security of the Sudanese people.

One demonstrator said the military blocked the exits of the sit-in area before opening fire to disperse protesters. Tents where demonstrators had been camping were burned.

A medical group linked to protesters, the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors, said at least nine people were killed and several wounded.

Protesters said despite the violence they would remain on the streets until those who had supported al-Bashir gave up power as well.

The Freedom and Change alliance, a group that is leading the protest movement, has been negotiating with the TMC regarding a political transition, but talks have stalled.

Sudanese forces are deployed around Khartoum''s army headquarters on June 3, 2019 as they try to disperse Khartoum''s sit-in. - At least two people were killed Monday as Sudan''s military council tried t — A protester in the Sudanese capital said security forces blocked the exits of the sit-in site before opening fire on protesters. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudanese protesters remove pavers to block the road as military forces tried to disperse the sit-in outside Khartoum''s army headquarters on June 3, 2019. - At least two people were killed Monday as Su — A leader of Sudan's protest movement on Monday called the storming by security forces of a protest camp in central Khartoum a "coup" against the uprising that led to the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudanese protesters gesture as they chant slogans along a street and demanding that the country''s Transitional Military Council hand over power to civilians in Khartoum, Sudan, June 3, 2019. REUTERS/S — Defiant protesters take to the streets again, even after the military burned down tents and attacked makeshift clinics. [Stringer/Reuters]

Sudanese protesters close Street 60 with burning tyres and pavers as military forces tried to disperse the sit-in outside Khartoum''s army headquarters on June 3, 2019. - At least two people were kille — Protesters build roadblocks on Street 60 with burning tyres and bricks as security forces move in to clear a protest camp in front of army headquarters. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

A Sudanese protester flashes the V sign for victory outside Khartoum''s army headquarters on June 3, 2019. - At least two people were killed Monday as Sudan''s military council tried to break up a sit-i — Protesters say they will continue acts of civil disobedience despite the violent break-up of their demonstration. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudanese protesters walk past burning tyres during a demonstration in Khartoum''s twin city of Omdurman on June 3, 2019. - At least five protesters were shot dead Monday as Sudan''s military rulers trie — Sudanese protesters in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman begin setting up new barriers. [Ahmed Mustafa/AFP]

A Sudanese man flashes the v for victory sign in Khartoum on June 2, 2019. - The military ousted president Omar al-Bashir in April after months of protests against his authoritarian rule. Protesters h — For months the demonstration had been peaceful, but the military had called it a threat to safety and security. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]