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KHARTOUM. — Sudan’s Education Ministry yesterday announced a short-term suspension of all schools in the capital Khartoum due to ongoing protests against fuel prices increase.
“The Ministry of Education in Khartoum announced suspension of study at all schools of the state until September 30,” according to Sudanese Media Centre.
Many Sudanese universities have been temporarily closed since Tuesday, as protests are increasing over rising fuel prices.
A wave of protests erupted yesterday at various areas of Khartoum, with hundreds of people demonstrating at Omdurman, and others blocking the main road linking Khartoum with southern areas of the capital and burning a number of gas stations.
Limited clashes also took place between the police and protestors at Imtidad Nasir area east of Khartoum where the protestors burned tires on the roads.
Opposition activists said at least two people were killed in Wednesday’s protests, while no comment has yet been released from the government authorities.
A Xinhua correspondent observed intensive presence for the Sudanese police and other security organs at many areas, particularly the strategic areas and main markets.
The Sudanese government on Monday announced an increase in the fuel prices as part of a package of economic reforms aiming at reviving the country’s economy.
President Omar al-Bashir said at a press conference that these new moves including removal of fuel subsidies were necessary to revive the economy.
Sudan’s economy has been suffering from difficulties after losing two thirds of oil resources following the separation with South Sudan in 2011. — Xinhua.
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