Chad's government said at least six people were killed in the protests, while a local NGO reported nine fatalities -- seven in the capital and two in the south
Protests continue in Sudan despite regime claims that they are 'slowing down'. Sudanese security forces continue to crackdown with tear gas, mass arrests and alleged torture
Comment: The political situation in Sudan is deteriorating as President Bashir fails to make the necessary conditions to facilitate national dialogue talks.
Omar al-Bashir has spent 25 years in power in Sudan and, despite wars, economic slumps and meddling in foreign countries, looks set to continue in his position for at least another five.
Israel's war on Gaza has dealt a crushing blow to the multilateral security system and threatens to alienate the Arab & Muslim world, writes Mohamed ElBaradei.