Two killed in Sudan protests over new governor appointment

At least two people were killed when a protest march turned violent in Sudan’s Kassala state over the appointment of a new governor.

Two ethnic groups Beni Amer and Beja clashed over the nomination of Governor Salah Ammar of the Beni Amer tribe.

Supporters of the new governor want him to quickly arrive in Kassala and assume office, while the rival tribe has rejected his appointment.

In his address, the disputed governor said his arrival had been delayed because of the protests over his nomination.