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The Sudanese army has admitted that its security forces were responsible for killing at least 100 people who died in Khartoum, the country's capital. The country of northeastern Africa has been in chaos since the start of the brutal crackdown on Monday, June 3rd. More than 700 people were reportedly injured when civilians were shot dead. Many cases of systematic rape against women have been reported. Death figures are difficult to confirm because the government has denied the death toll of 112 dead Sudanese Medical Committee, bringing to 61 the death toll.
The protesters reported that 40 more bodies were removed from the Nile River by the militia.
The army spokesman, General Kabashi, said: "We are sorry for what happened. We will not show any indulgence and will hold anyone accountable, regardless of rank, if it is proven that he has committed any violations. "
But human rights groups have expressed concern over the horrific murders that followed months of civil unrest in the country.
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What is happening in Sudan?
The current wave of unrest began in December 2018 when civilians rose up against former president Hbadan al-Bashir because of soaring costs of bread and fuels.
Mbad rallies quickly swept the country, calling for the end of the military dictator's 20-year reign.
The change finally took place in April, when the main generals finally usurped Mr. Bashir.
The dictator was ousted on April 11 before being transferred five days later to Kobar prison in Khartoum.
He has since been charged with bribery with laws on "allegedly illicit wealth and emergency orders".
Since then, the North African nation is largely under the control of General Mohamed Hamdan "Hemeti" Dagolo.
It has been linked to atrocities committed again by civilians in Darfur.
Its Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group led by the ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC), was sent Monday to expel protesters.
The violence erupted after 26-year-old engineer Mohamed Mattar was shot dead while attempting to protest against two women being attacked by RSF members.
This triggered the ensuing bloodshed.
Many Internet users around the world have changed their profile of social networks in the honor of Mohamed's favorite color to recognize atrocities.
Although the army has admitted its share, the next few days will be crucial to see what will happen next.
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