Calm returned to the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Thursday after three days of anti-government protests over fuel subsidy cuts, which saw 29 people killed and caused severe property damage nationwide.

As many as 29 people, including civilians and policemen, were killed over the past three days during the protests in Khartoum and Gezira State, the Sudanese police said in a statement on Thursday.

"Khartoum and Gezira State witnessed unfortunate incidents, which resulted in 29 cases of death among citizens and policemen," said the statement.

"A number of people involved in the incidents and policemen also suffered varied injuries, some of whom are in serious conditions," the statement said, contending that "some trends tried to exaggerate and double the death toll without verification of the correct figure."

A wide combing operation against gangsters and saboteurs has been conducted in Sudan, and hundreds of people have been arrested, with many of the looted public and private properties being restored.

Earlier in the day, units from the police and security organs were deployed on the main streets and gas stations.

Sudan's Information Minister and government spokesperson, Ahmed Bilal Osman, says government would adopt the necessary measures to end any sabotage acts that may threaten the security and the safety of citizens.

He disclosed that the protesters burned over 20 petrol stations in Khartoum and looted around 53 houses.

Many people still gathered around the gas stations in Khartoum as a number of gas stations were burned and looted.

Meanwhile, the internet service was resumed in Khartoum on Thursday after being cut off for 24 hours.

The shutdown has been attributed to protesters' attack on Canar, one of the biggest communications companies in Sudan.

The Khartoum government on Monday announced a fuel price hike as part of a package of economic reforms aimed at reviving the country's economy.

A wave of protests erupted on Tuesday in various areas of Khartoum, with hundreds of people demonstrating at Omdurman, and others blocking the main road linking Khartoum to the southern areas of the capital and burning a number of gas stations.

Sudan's Education Ministry on Wednesday announced a short-term suspension of all schools in Khartoum due to the protests.

Sudan's economy has been suffering from difficulties after losing two thirds of oil resources following the separation with South Sudan in 2011. – SAnews.gov.za-Xinhua

Nairobi - The death toll from the terrorist attack in the besieged Westgate shopping mall is set to rise after some bodies were still trapped inside the mall.

In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the bodies of the hostages and those of the terrorists are still trapped in the rubble at Westgate shopping complex after three floors collapsed during the security operation.

"We have defeated our enemy and shown the whole world our values. Kenya has stared down evil and triumphed. These cowards and their associates will meet justice wherever they are," he told the nation.

The president also declared three days of national mourning starting on Wednesday as a result of the attack on the mall, adding that a forensic team is still at the scene of the attack.

He indicated that investigations were underway to ascertain the involvement of a British woman and two or three Americans in the Westgate terror attack.

The president told the nation that the preliminary death toll from the Westgate attack stood at 61 and that 240 others were injured after four days of standoff between the terrorists and the rescue team.

In the operation to rescue hostages, six security officers died while five persons identified as militants were killed, according to the Kenyan leader.

The president said security officers are questioning 11 suspects in connection to the attack, vowing to intensify operations against terrorism in the region.

His remarks came as the fate of the civilians who may still be hiding in the Westgate shopping mall or held hostage by terrorists remained unclear. The Kenya Red Cross Society had previously said some 60 people were unaccounted for.

He said the rescue team has spent two days attempting to clear the mall of any remaining militants as intermittent gunfire and explosions could be heard from inside the building on Tuesday.

Kenyatta called for collective efforts to fight global terrorism, while pledging the attackers will meet justice.

"I promise that we shall have a full accountability for the mindless destruction, deaths, pain, loss and suffering we have all undergone as a national family. These cowards will meet justice, as will their accomplices and patrons, wherever they are," he said.

He thanked Kenyans for their show of togetherness, saying: "There is, evidently, no limit to your patriotic sacrifice. I am humbled and encouraged."

Three days of national mourning have been declared, starting on Wednesday. – SAnews.gov.za-Xinhua

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