On Monday, health workers protested in front of the Kassala hospital, demanding their ration of sugar from the government. Police intervened and used tear gas to disperse protesters,” Hashem said. “The protestors burned tires on the streets at night that blocked the city’s main road. Journalist Osman Hashim told Dabanga Radio that dozens of residents demonstrated against poor public services such as electricity and drinking water. Social distancing policies were seriously tested in Red Sea state as residents of Port Sudan protested against the deterioration of public services. The lockdown will be effective for 10 days (subject to renewal). In a statement on Friday, the governor of El Gedaref, Maj Gen Nasreldin Ahmed issued a decision to lock-down the state and close down all border crossings with neighbouring states and countries. Idris also asserted that all public gatherings are prohibited including Ramadan public prayers ( taraweeh) in mosques in the city. In a statement on Monday, Abbas Idris, the executive director of the municipality of El Gedaref clarified that the lockdown included all the main markets and movements within the city, except essential services such as pharmacies and health care institutions. The measures came under pressure in Kassala and Red Sea states protests. The local authority deployed security forces to maintain social distancing. The city of El Gedaref went into total lockdown on Monday as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the state.
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