The number of people killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the Sudanese capital Khartoum has risen to 60, an opposition group says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of a feared paramilitary group are reported to be roaming the streets attacking civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The violence began when forces of the Transitional Military Council (TMC) opened fire on unarmed protesters on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The military has faced international condemnation for the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An attempt by the UK and Germany at the UN to call on the Sudanese military to stop the violence was blocked on Tuesday by China, which was backed by Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Demonstrators had been occupying the square in front of the military headquarters since 6 April, five days before President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown after 30 years in power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their representatives had been negotiating a deal with the TMC and had agreed a three-year transition which would culminate in elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But on Monday, forces moved in to remove protesters from the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many Khartoum residents blamed the Rapid Support Forces for the crackdown. The paramilitary unit – formerly known as the Janjaweed – gained notoriety in the Darfur conflict in western Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The TMC then announced polls would be held within nine months. The demonstrators had argued that a longer period was needed in order to guarantee fair elections and dismantle the political network associated with the former government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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