US embassy condemns 'excessive use of force' as death toll rises

The US Embassy in Khartoum condemns "the excessive use of force" used against protesters today, which has so far resulted in the deaths of at least five people. 

"The U.S. Embassy deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries of dozens of Sudanese citizens demonstrating today for freedom and democracy, and condemns the excessive use of force," it said in a post to Twitter.