May 14 (UPI) -- Former Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir faces criminal charges for "inciting" and "criminal complicity" in the deaths of protesters who sought to overthrow him, the transitional military government said.
The charges come at a time of heightened violence in the African nation. Violent clashes between protesters and authorities resumed Tuesday and resulted in at least six deaths, including an army officer. Some protesters are demanding civilian rule in the aftermath of al-Bashir's three-decade rule. The Sudanese military denied any responsibility for the deaths.