Forces did not shoot at protesters, allege police

Sudan's police force has alleged that it did not use firearms against protesters on Saturday, state TV has reported. 

At least five people have been confirmed dead so far, at least two of whom were fatally shot, while a third asphyxiated on tear gas. Several videos have made rounds on social media appearing to show soldiers firing at protesters in Khartoum. 

Police forces have said at least 39 officers have been seriously injured. 

Meanwhile, at least 40 protesters have been seriously injured, medical sources told MEE's Mohammed Amin on the ground in Khartoum.