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Africa · October 25, 2021 · 9:56 PM UTC

Seven killed, 140 hurt in protests against Sudan military coup

Sudan's military seized power from a transitional government on Monday and a health ministry official said seven people were killed by gunfire and 140 injured in clashes between soldiers and street protesters.

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