Darfur protesters call for action to end attacks on civilians by armed militias

The peaceful sit-in taking place in Nertiti county is demanding an end to the violence and punishment for the perpetrators

Thousands of people have joined a sit-down protest in front of local authority buildings in Central Darfur demanding action against the armed groups that patrol the region.

A large number of women have joined the first peaceful demonstration - now in its second week - in Nertiti county since war erupted in 2003.