Fear is a factor keeping more Sudanese from joining unprecedented demonstrations against a regime relying on an extensive internal security network for control, activists and others say. They say the National Intelligence and Security Service plays a key role in suppressing the demonstrations, not only behind the scenes but also on the street. "The protests in Khartoum, there's an element of fear in it. People are afraid to go out into the streets because they know what's going to happen", said an activist who was detained by NISS during the demonstrations. While police almost inevitably fire tear gas at the demonstrators, activists said plain clothes NISS officers actually make the arrests....
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