They were quickly confronted by volleys of tear gas from riot police. Friday's protests came after organisers called for nationwide demonstrations over the next week demanding Bashir resign. At least 22 people have been killed during the protests, including two security personnel, according to the authorities. Three demonstrators were killed as police fired tear gas to disperse the protest, the authorities said. Human rights groups say more than 1,000 people have been arrested since the protests began, including opposition leaders, activists and journalists as well as demonstrators.

Source: Daily Nation January 11, 2019 14:03 UTC