Saudi security officers stand guard off the seaport of Port Sudan in April 2023.
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There is a risk that Sudan’s conflict could spill over into neighbouring countries.
On the streets: protesters mass in Khartoum on October 30.
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The military takeover and arrest of activists may well bring Sudan’s divided opposition together.
Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok (foreground centre) and Sovereign Council chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (right) tour the armed forces general command in Khartoum.
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Competing visions of Sudan’s future are coming to a head with the democratic aspirations of millions hanging in the balance.
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.
Sudanese protesters during a demonstration in Khartoum.
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Taking Sudan off America’s list of terror is just one step in the country’s journey to economic recovery
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
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left) and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki at the re-opening of the Eritrean embassy in Addis Ababa.
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It’s unclear how relations between Addis Ababa and Asmara will develop but the warmth has largely gone.
The International Criminal Court has renewed calls for the arrest of former Sudan leader Omar al-Bashir.
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Cooperation with the Sudanese government to try al-Bashir could amount to legitimising those who themselves have been implicated in genocide
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.
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.
Speculation is rife that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir may form his own political party.
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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s long rule can be attributed to three main pillars of support: the military, ruling party and political Islam.
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.
Zimbabwe erupted in violent protest after the government doubled the price of petrol.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to double the price of petrol shows very poor judgement and bad leadership.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir at the 2015 AU Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Given the range of support for President Omar al-Bashir it isn’t surprising that he’s managed to resist pressure to step down.