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15/04/2019 GMT

Sudan protesters report attempt to break up sit-in

BBC World Service - World Update, Sudan protesters report attempt to break up sit-in

British-Sudanese businessman Mo Ibrahim speaks about his hopes for Sudan

Anti-government protesters in Sudan say there have been efforts to break up the sit-in outside Army headquarters in Khartoum. 

Reports suggest the troops have stepped back from immediate confrontation. Earlier the group leading the protests said the military council currently leading Sudan should be replaced by civilians.

Also on the programme: the UN voices concern over the continuing fighting in Libya; and as the highly-anticipated final season of Game of Thrones kicks off, what is the secret to its success?

(Photo: Sudanese demonstrator, Credit: Reuters)

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