Protestors blocked streets with stones and tyres…police fired tear gas, used excessive violence inside and outside univ campus, which led to a fire in one of the buildings. Workers at seaports in Red Sea State expressed concerns about privatisation of the port following an agreement between El Burhan and UAE. Seaports workers leader: UAE ports are a major competitor to Red Sea ports and therefore cannot partner…The agreement may lead to closure of Pt Sudan in favour of UAE ports…high shipping cost from global ports to Pt Sudan ($12,000/ container compared to $8,000 at Egyptian ports). $US continued to rise with Sudanese Pound in freefall against international currencies; economic conditions harsh and basic daily needs unaffordable. Dabanga
