source: Radio Dabanga
actor1: Protesters (Sudan)
actor2: Police Forces of Sudan (1989-2019) National Intelligence and Security Services
location: El Leri
notes: On April 21st, protesters marched in El Leri (South Kordofan state). The demonstrators wanted the local military commander to cease gold production in the area, which they alleged was causing environmental damage harmful to human and animal life, whilst contributing nothing to the area. NISS agents were reported to have been opposed to the closure of the facility, and fired into the crowd, wounding five protesters. [size=no report]