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June 7, 2019

African Union Suspends Sudan over Massacre of Sit-in Protesters
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The African Union has suspended Sudan's membership, after soldiers with
the ruling Transitional Military Council opened fire on sit-in
protesters on Monday, killing at least 108 people and wounding more than
500 others. In a statement, the AU said Sudan would remain suspended
until a civilian-led transitional authority is established. Sudan's
military took power in April after a month-long popular uprising led to
the overthrow of longtime authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir.


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