Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir orders investigation amid protests against 29-year autocratic rule, as he seeks to placate anger over worsening economic conditions.
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Calls Grow for Sudan Dictator Omar al-Bashir to Step Down
Twenty-two opposition parties and groups back protesters’ call for Sudanese president to resign and demand transitional government.
Sudan Police Break Up New Protests as Opposition Leader Arrested
Sudanese police broke up several new protests, as security agents arrested opposition leader as he calls for demonstrations against a rise of bread prices.
Sudanese Protesters Dispersed After Week of Rallies Turns Violent
At least three Sudanese protesters were wounded by gunshots Tuesday when security forces dispersed rallies in the capital, witnesses said.
Clashes Erupt as Sudanese March on Presidential Palace
Clashes erupted between police and thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that President Omar Bashir step down.
Sudanese Unions to Launch Strike to ‘Paralyze’ Government
A coalition of unions in Sudan says it plans to “paralyze” the government with the first of what it says will be indefinite strikes by professionals.
Sudan’s Bashir Makes First Comments on Ongoing Protests
Sudan’s Bashir makes first public comments about ongoing anti-government protests, urging citizens to reject what he called “attempts to plant frustration.”
Sudan Protests Spread to More Than a Half-Dozen Cities
Protests against price rises and autocratic three-decade regime of President Omar Hassan spread Saturday in Sudan, amid reports of fresh casualties.
Sudanese Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities arrested 14 leaders of an opposition coalition on Saturday, a spokesman for the grouping said, as anti-government protests continue.
Sudan Must Stop Trying To Censor Newspapers and Websites
Committee to Protect Journalists called on Sudanese authorities to stop trying to stifle news coverage of this week’s widespread anti-government protests.