Hundreds of protesters marched in and around Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Sunday, calling for the ouster of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.
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In Sudan, What Happens After al-Bashir?
As violent anti-government protests enter their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn-out unrest across the country.
A Bloody Day of Protest in Sudan
Yesterday’s protest was bloody in Sudan as government security forces suppressed protesters, killing at least three protesters and injuring several others.
Sudan’s Bashir Vows to Stay in Power as Protests Rage Nearby
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir vows he would stay in power, as protesters massed a few miles away calling for him to quit over an economic crisis.
Sudan Security Forces Disperse Mass Protest in Eastern City
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse hundred protesters in eastern city al-Qadarif, one of the largest the country has seen in recent weeks.
Sudanese Government Stepping Up Violence to Quell Protests
Sudan’s government is stepping up violent efforts to quell widespread protests in the country, according to a demonstrator interviewed on a VOA program.
Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas at Anti-Bashir Protesters
Sudan police fired tear gas at protesters in Sudan’s capital on Sunday, as demonstrations calling for Bashir to step down continued for the third week.
4 South Sudanese Killed in Sudan Protests
At least four South Sudanese nationals have been killed during the ongoing protests in Sudan, according to South Sudan’s embassy in Khartoum.
Sudan Capital Erupts in Protests Seeking Ouster of Al-Bashir
Police are using tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators in the Sudanese capital protesting the rule of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.
Sudan’s Opposition Calls for More Protests Against Al-Bashir
Sudan’s largest opposition groups on Thursday called for a fresh wave of protests to demand that President Omar al-Bashir step down.