Prime Minister of Sudan’s transitional government, Abdalla Hamdok.
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Sudan’s new government came to power after a people-driven process to oust former President Omar al-Bashir. It must be careful to place ordinary Sudanese at the centre of the reforms process.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, left, and Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok at an October 2020 ceremony celebrating the peace deal.
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The transitional government has achieved a monumental milestone, but peace agreements in Sudan have been known to fall apart quickly.
A Sudanese demonstrator at a protest in the capital Khartoum.
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The people are frustrated with a reform agenda that is unfolding at snail’s pace.
Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. He recently survived an assassination attempt.
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Omar al-Bashir may be gone but Sudan still has a way to go before it enjoys a functioning democracy.
A woman flashes the V for victory sign as Sudanese protesters demonstrate in Khartoum on July 25, 2019.
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Remaining nonviolent despite enormous provocation made it difficult for the regime to depict the movement in a negative light
Sudan’s ousted President Omar al-Bashir appears in court in Khartoum on December 14, 2019. He was later sentenced to two years in prison for corruption.
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The ICC must not further destroy its credibility by cooperating with the sorts of bad actors who should be before a court themselves.
The Chairman of Sudan’s transitional council, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan, speaks during the power sharing agreement ceremony.
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The African Union’s role in Sudan’s political crisis proves that it’s legal framework is strong enough to resolve regional disputes
Uganda’s security officials have been known to use too much force when dealing with crowds.
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Uganda’s police have powers to use excessive force on citizens.
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces evolved from the Janjaweed militia that once terrorised the people of Darfur.
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The Janjaweed militia first came into play when Omar al-Bashir’s government deployed it in Darfur
Sudanese protesters at a demonstration outside the army headquarters in Khartoum.
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There are challenges that Sudan must overcome before power is transferred to its people.
Meals are prepared for protesters at Khartoum’s military headquarters.
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Urban public spaces may be built to represent governments, but often become sites of protest.
Leader of Sudan’s transitional council, Lieutenant General Abdel-Fattah Burhan.
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There are concerns that the transition to civilian rule in Sudan won’t be smooth.
The military has taken control of Sudan while protesters demand a total clean-out of Omar al-Bashir’s regime.
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The time for fundamental political reforms in Sudan is now with the end of al-Bashir’s rule.
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir has resigned after three decades in power.
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Sudanese protesters against al-Bashir’s regime have scored an important victory. But there’s a long way to go before democracy is restored.
Sudanese protesters are demanding the departure of President Omar al-Bashir.
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Sudan’s academics have been instrumental in bringing regime change and negotiating transitions.
Sudanese protesters shout slogans during a rally against the government of President Omar al-Bashir in Sana'a.
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Fed up with the high cost of living, and an oppressive state, the people of Sudan are rising up against their president.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir at the Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia in April 2018.
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The uprising in Sudan has weakened the authority of President Omar al-Bashir and political Islam in the country.