KHARTOUM, Reuters – Security forces used tear gas against anti-military protestors in Sudan’s capital Khartoum. Televised footage showed demonstrators marching towards the Presidential Palace in the 12th round in major demonstrations since the coup of Oct. 25.

According to Reuters witnesses, Internet and mobile service disruptions occurred in Sudan’s capital Khartoum Sunday. This was ahead of planned demonstrations against the military regime.

According to Reuters, all bridges that connect directly to Khartoum were also shut down.

The protests on Sunday come six days after hundreds of people were killed and thousands more injured during nationwide demonstrations against militarism. According to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD), 54 deaths have been recorded since security forces began cracking down in October.

An Oct. 25 military coup brought an end to a power-sharing agreement with civil political forces. This deal was made in 2019 and meant to open the door for elections and a transitional government following Omar al-Bashir’s overthrow.

Even after Abdallah Hamdok’s reinstatement as prime minister, protests continue against the military regime.

Protestors demanded that no military personnel be allowed to govern during transition to free and fair elections.

Some individuals managed to upload images via social media that showed protests taking place in other cities such as Ad-Damazin or Port Sudan.

Al Hadath TV reported that an advisor to Al Fattah Al-Burhan said the military wouldn’t allow anyone to bring the country into turmoil and continued protests were “physical, mental, and psychological drain” on the country and would “not achieve a solution.”

Reuters received information from sources close to telecoms companies that stated they have had their services cut by authorities in recent instances of communication disruptions. On Sunday, officials could not be reached immediately for comment.

Burhan stated that all parties should use their “voice of reason” in disputes over power, and deaths on Friday.

Burhan stated, “The only way for us to be ruled is through popular mandate via elections.”

Burhan’s Sudan Sovereign Council on Friday condemned the violence that was accompanied Thursday’s protests. It also stated it had directed authorities to take any legal or military steps to prevent another occurrence and to “nobody is unpunished.”

The council restored powers to arrest and hold the intelligence services last week.