FILE - Sudanese women march with a national flag during a rally in the capital Khartoum, June 30, 2019. Military council denies chargesThe Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi was not immediately available to comment. The military council has previously denied that rape took place. Videos posted on social media showed women from Port Sudan in the east to Khartoum, dressed in headscarves, marching and chanting, clapping and singing songs. Women's rights groups across Africa called on the military council to end violations of women and urged the international community to ensure those responsible for the sexual violence were held to account.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2019 21:00 UTC