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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]
Published On 11 Apr 201911 Apr 2019
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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]
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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]
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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]


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