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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudanese Judges, US Denounce Violence against Anti-military Protesters

Pavement tiles lie on the street as demonstrators attend a protest in Khartoum, Sudan, January 20, 2022. REUTERS/El Tayeb Siddig

Sudanese head of judiciary and judges condemned violence against anti-military protesters in a rare public statement on Thursday, while the United States said it would consider unspecified steps against those holding up efforts to resolve Sudan's political crisis.

At least 72 civilians have died and more than 2,000 have been injured as security forces have cracked down on frequent demonstrations since a military takeover on Oct. 25, according to medics aligned with the protest movement, Reuters reported.

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