Protesters in Khartoum, the Sudan’s capital are continuing to demand the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir, staging a sit-in outside army headquarters, where heavy gunfire was heard.
Reported attempts by government security forces to break up the crowds led to the intervention by soldiers to protect the demonstrators, according to eyewitnesses.
Police forces issued a communiqué saying they will never attack protesters. Thousands of people are taking part in the sit-in.
Official Sudanese television aired pictures and video of army headquarters appearing to be quiet and devoid of protesters, witnesses said the video and photos are old and do not reflect what is happening in real time.
The Sudanese military headquarters are open to the protesters, who are now camping on the premises.
