Biden criticizes Sudan's junta, deaths climb in anti-coup protests


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  • Friday, 29 Oct 2021

FILE PHOTO: Sudanese demonstrators march and chant during a protest against the military takeover, in Atbara, Sudan October 27, 2021 in this social media image. Ebaid Ahmed via REUTERS

KHARTOUM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and United Nations dialled up the pressure on Sudan's new military junta on Thursday as confrontations between soldiers and anti-coup protesters took the death toll to at least 11.

After the 15-member U.N. Security Council called for the restoration of Sudan's civilian-led government - toppled on Monday - U.S. President Joe Biden said his nation like others stood with the demonstrators.

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