Since December, Sudan has been gripped by violent protests demanding the resignation of long-term ruler Omar al-Bashir.
“We are troubled by the frequent use of force by the Sudanese government’s security forces, including use of live fire and beatings and the entering of mosques, hospitals, schools, private homes, and other locations that should be recognized places of safety” said in a statement by US embassy Khartoum on Monday
“We call on the government of Sudan to recognize the rights of the Sudanese people to live their lives without fear of violence or persecution for simply seeking to continue to peacefully voice their legitimate grievances” it added.
For nearly two months, Sudanese mostly aged under 30, have been taking to the streets chanting anti– government and Bashir slogans.
The 75-year old has been leading the country for nearly three decades after seizing power in a 1989 military coup.
Dozens have been killed, hundreds wounded and many more arrested including opposition leaders, doctors, lawyers, and human rights activists during the protests.