Sudan Rocked By Violent Protests Over The Cost Of Living. State Of Emergency Has Been Declared

VOA: At Least 8 Killed in Sudan Protests, State of Emergency Declared

KHARTOUM, SUDAN — A state of emergency has been declared in two eastern Sudan states after at least eight protesters were killed in mass demonstrations against rising prices.

Thousands of protesters marched in cities and towns across Sudan Thursday, angry over widespread corruption and the rising costs of basic goods, including bread.

Eyewitnesses in al-Qadarif said men wearing uniforms were among the protesters. Prices for food have skyrocketed in recent months, with inflation topping 60 percent. This comes after the government cut subsidies earlier this year.

Read more ....

More News On Sudan Rocked By Violent Protests

Sudan protests turn deadly as demonstrators clash with police -- BBC
Eight killed as price protests spread in Sudan -- Reuters
Thousands protest economic hardship in Sudan -- FOX News/AP
Sudan price protests subverted by 'infiltrators': spokesman -- Reuters
Sudanese protesters killed as anger increases over high living costs -- Middle East Monitor
Several killed in Sudan as protests over rising prices continue -- Al Jazeera
Sudan erupts in fiery protest after inflation causes prices to soar -- UPI
State of emergency declared in second Sudanese city amid protests -- Reuters