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Sudan’s popular protests, in 10 photos

Tens of thousands of people danced and chanted slogans in the streets as word of Al-Bashir’s removal began spreading.

Demonstrators take part in a protest demanding the departure of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir as they wait for an announcement outside the Sudanese Army headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, 11 April 2 — Since December, Sudan has been rocked by persistent protests sparked by rising food prices that quickly escalated into wider demands for the 75-year-old's departure. [EPA]

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has been removed by the country’s military after months of protests against his three-decade rule.

The street protests that erupted in December met a government crackdown that left dozens of people dead and eventually turned the military leadership against al-Bashir.

The protests involving a mix of young activists, students, professional-employee unions and opposition parties were initially sparked by anger over the deteriorating economy but quickly turned to demands for the president’s removal.

Since taking power in a military coup in 1989, al-Bashir led Sudan through several conflicts and became wanted by an international war crimes tribunal for alleged atrocities in the Darfur region.

He was also the last man to lead a united Sudan, prior to South Sudan’s independence in 2011.

Sudanese protesters flash the victory gesture and raise a sign reading in Arabic "Just fall, that is all, the whole regime", during a demonstration against the new ruling military council put in place — Sudanese protesters flash the victory gesture and raise a sign reading in Arabic 'Just fall, that is all, the whole regime', during a demonstration against the new ruling military council put in place following the toppling of al-Bashir. [Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudanese people celebrate as they head towards the Army headquarters amid rumors that President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down, in Khartoum, Sudan, 11 April 2019. According to media reports, Omar al- — Excitement and jubilation in Sudan began to turn to anger and defiance only hours after Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf announced that al-Bashir had been arrested by the army and a military council was being put in his place for two years. [EPA]

Sudanese demonstrators chant slogans during a protest demanding Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir to step down outside the defence ministry in Khartoum, April 8. REUTERS/Stringer — The latest crisis escalated on Saturday when thousands of demonstrators began a sit-in outside the army headquarters in the capital, Khartoum. [Reuters]

Demonstrators chant slogans along the streets after Sudan''s Defense Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf said that President Omar al-Bashir had been detained "in a safe place" and that a military counc — 'New era, new nation!' chanted the protesters as word of President Omar al-Bashir's removal began spreading around Khartoum. [Reuters]

A military officer is carried by the crowd as demonstrators chant slogans and carry their national flags, after Sudan''s Defense Minister said that President Omar al-Bashir had been detained ''in a safe — A military officer is carried by the crowd as demonstrators chant slogans and carry their national flags. [Reuters]

Sudanese demonstrators chant slogans along the streets after Sudan''s Defense Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf said that President Omar al-Bashir had been detained "in a safe place" and that a mili — Critics blame al-Bashir's mismanagement of Sudan's economy for high food prices, regular fuel shortages and widespread cash shortages. [Reuters]

Sudanese demonstrators chant slogans as they attend a protest rally demanding Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir to step down, outside Defense Ministry in Khartoum, April 10. REUTERS/Stringer — Before his removal, al-Bashir said the economic concerns raised by protesters were 'legitimate' but argued his opponents should seek power through the ballot box when his term was due to end in 2020. [Reuters]

Sudanese demonstrators chant slogans during a protest demanding Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir to step down near the Defense Ministry in Khartoum, April 8. REUTERS/Stringer — Al-Bashir's downfall was brought about by thousands of ordinary Sudanese from all walks of life who took to the streets for four months to demand an end to his rule. [Reuters]

Thousands of Sudanese demonstrators continue demonstrations outside the military headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan on April 11, 2019. The Sudanese military on Thursday afternoon announced the removal of — Dozens of people have been killed in protest-related violence since the start of the pro-democracy demonstrations. [Anadolu Agency/Getty Images]