The horror signs of June 3 attacks by Sudanese military on protesters are being erased. Workers are rebuilding the pavement in front of army headquarters in Khartoum. A fresh look is being given with white paint even though graffiti of demonstrators are still being visible faintly underneath.
are being erased. Workers are rebuilding the pavement in front of army headquarters in Khartoum. A fresh look is being given with white paint even though graffiti of demonstrators are still being visible faintly underneath.
At least 118 people were killed on the day when a paramilitary unit of the military called Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and opened fire on the demonstrators.
A 27-year-old Mu’men Ahmed said, “Snipers were targeting the people filming… I continued to film and then some shrapnel hit my head.”
Ahmed is a bracelet and bag designer. He was present outside the military headquarters on the day of the massacre. He filmed the bullets raining down on the demonstrators.
In April this year, President Omar al-Bashir was ousted in a military coup after months of protests. He ruled for 30 years but is accused of war crimes in the Darfur massacre. Currently, the power of Sudan is in the hands of the Transitional Military Council, which is led by the RSF.
Muhammad Hamdan Daqlu is the Commander General of the RSF. He is also known as Hemedti in the East African nation. He addresses frequently pushing a message that the army is trying to restore stability and security.
Protests started in 2018 following Sudan’s economic crisis that resulted in high food prices and cash shortage. Soon the movement turned against Bashir.
Following removal of Bashir, the protest has still continued demanding for a civilian government.
