Khartoum, Sudan
October 31, 2021—The Sudanese citizens took it to the street today again protesting against the military seizure of power and demanding the restoration of the civilian-led authorities in the country.
This comes less than a week after the military ultimately usurped the power and arrested the civilian leaders including the Prime Minister Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on Monday morning.
In a statement by U.S Embassy in Khartoum, a large number of peaceful protesters went to the streets across the country demanding immediate release of the detainees and installation of the civilian leaders.
“Large demonstrations are planned in Khartoum and across the country today, beginning around 11:00 a.m. Although the protesters are signaling an intent to engage in non-violent civil disobedience, the likelihood of violence remains high”, the statement reads.
American citizens are strongly advised to remain indoors as the situation is escalating.
According to the statement, the Embassy has received unverified reports that bridges around the city are being blocked by the military with the possible exception of the al-Halfaya and Soba bridges.
The statement added that military checkpoints remain in place and protesters continue to form their own roadblocks in and around Khartoum.
On Tuesday, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan who led the coup promised to appoint an independent Prime Minister and assured the Sudanese people that the next government will exclude all politically affiliated politicians, saying he would just prioritize technocrats who will work for the prime interest of the Sudanese people.
