Thousands flooded into the streets to protest against the coup that threatens the country's shaky progress towards democracy.
The takeover comes more than two years after protesters forced the ousting of long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir and just weeks before the military was expected to hand the leadership of the council that runs the African country over to civilians.
After the early morning arrests of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other officials, thousands poured into the streets of the capital Khartoum and its twin city of Omdurman.
Footage shared online appeared to show protesters blocking streets and setting fire to tyres as security forces used tear gas to disperse them.
As plumes of smoke filled the air, protesters could be heard chanting, "The people are stronger, stronger" and “Retreat is not an option!" Videos on social media showed large crowds crossing bridges over the Nile to the centre of the capital.
This story is from the October 26, 2021 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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