China News Service, October 25. According to Agence France-Presse, on the 25th local time, after the Sudanese Transitional Government Prime Minister Hamduk was placed under house arrest by military personnel, there was an exchange of fire near the military headquarters in the capital Khartoum, with specific casualties. unknown.
According to reports, protesters opened fire near the army headquarters.
On the other hand, the Sudanese Ministry of Information stated that “the army fired live ammunition at the protesters” and stated that “there are expected to be casualties”.
The report also said that Hamduk's office subsequently issued a statement calling on the protesters to go to the streets.
The statement said, "We call on the Sudanese people to use all possible peaceful means to protest."
Earlier on the 25th local time, a number of foreign media reported that the Hamduk residence was surrounded by military personnel and several ministers were arrested.
Subsequently, the chairman of the Sovereign Council of Sudan declared a state of emergency.
Recently, Sudanese military leaders demanded a reorganization of the government, while civilian officials accused the military of planning to seize power.
Supporters of both sides held separate demonstrations in Khartoum recently.