Sudanese military invites protesters that toppled President Omar al-Bashir to talks amid tensions after they suspended talks with generals over the weekend.
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Sudan Protesters Call for ‘Million March’ for Civilian Rule
Sudan protesters call for million march for civilian rule after head of military council said it would hand over if civilian groups can agree on new leader.
Sudan’s Protesters Defiantly Continue Sit-In Amid Military, Leadership Shuffles
Demonstrators in Sudan’s capital are defying attempts by the military to break up their ongoing protest, and demanding civilian leadership.
Sudan’s Military Warns Protesters to Clear Barricades as Talks Break Down
Sudan’s military warns protesters who plan to call for bigger demonstration and vowed to continue until power returns to civilian rule, to clear barricades.
Sudan Party Officials Arrested as Bashir Inquiry Begins
Sudanese authorities have arrested top members of former ruling party of ousted President al-Bashir, a move that can force the military to hand power.
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
After the Sudanese military ousted al-Bashir as president and seized control of the country, protesters continue to demand representation and civilian rule.
Sudan’s Protest Leaders to Announce Civilian Council
Leaders of Sudan’s ongoing protest have stepped up pressure on the transitional military council that this month replaced ousted President Omar al-Bashir.
Sudan’s Social Media Deemed Major Player in Bashir’s Ouster
Bashir’s Social media restrictions did not stop millions of Sudanese who found ways to circumvent the restrictions and rally others to protest peacefully.
Sudan’s Protesters Rally Against Military Rule in Khartoum
Sudan’s protesters rally against military rule in Khartoum and demanding that the transitional military council allow for civilian transitional government.
Protesters Converge on Sudan Defense Ministry to Demand Civilian Rule
Huge crowds joined a sit-in protest outside Sudan’s defense ministry to demand that the country’s transitional military council hand power to civilians.