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                           27 Dead in Sudan Protests

   Medical officials in Sudan say at least 27 people have died in protests
   that broke out after the Khartoum government decided to cut fuel
   subsidies.
   The protesters were killed this week during clashes with security
   forces. Police fired tear gas at stone-throwing demonstrators who
   blocked roads and set buildings on fire.
   Some protesters called for the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir, who
   has ruled Sudan since seizing power in 1989.
   The protests began on Monday after the government announced it was
   suspending fuel subsidies in a bid to help the economy. On Sunday,
   President Bashir said the subsidies had reached a level that was
   "dangerous" for Sudan`s economy.
   The suspension caused a sharp rise in fuel prices. The move angered
   many citizens who took to the streets in protest.
   Sudan`s fuel crisis began after South Sudan became independent in 2011.
   The new nation took about three-quarters of Sudan`s crude oil
   production.
   The United States urged calm on Wednesday. The U.S. embassy in Khartoum
   called for all sides to avoid further violence and respect civil
   liberties.
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