The spokesperson also referred to UN Special Representative for Sudan and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) Volker Perthes and his statement. Most victims died of bullet wounds after having been shot by security forces repressing the marches. The Unified Doctors Office in Sudan reported that security forces attempted to raid hospitals where injured protesters were being treated. After the security forces attempted to raid hospitals and assaulted medical staff and patients, some protesters gathered outside of the hospitals to guard them against new raids and assaults. Many other protesters were injured by tear gas and stun grenades as the Khartoum demonstrations headed to the Republican Palace.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 20:24 UTC