Omar Al Bashir

🇸🇩Will Omar Al Bashir survive the protests? l Inside Story

Written by sd-rev on 14 January 2019

Sudan lost most of its oil revenues when the South seceded in 2011, and it’s struggled to recover. Inflation rates have skyrocketed, prices have more than doubled and the value of the Sudanese pound has plunged. Protests against the worsening situation started on Wednesday in the eastern region, quickly spilling over across the country and [...]

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🇸🇩Is it Sudan’s version of the Arab Spring? l Inside Story

Written by sd-rev on 14 January 2019

The soaring price of bread and fuel was the spark for the outrage. Now Sudan's President is in the firing line, with Omar Al-Bashir facing growing demands to end his 29 year rule. Riot police dispersed crowds marching towards his presidential palace on Tuesday with tear gas and bullets. The government says 12 people have [...]

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Sudan protests: Opposition calls for more action against Omar al-Bashir

Written by sd-rev on 14 January 2019

Opposition groups in Sudan have called for a fresh wave of protest against the 30-year long dictatorial rule of President Omar al-Bashir. Steep price rises three weeks ago sparked widespread demonstrations and dozens of people have been killed, many shot by government forces. Sudanese doctors have not only been treating those caught up in the violence, but also [...]

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Sudan protests: Thousands move against Omar al-Bashir

Written by sd-rev on 14 January 2019

The Sudanese opposition leader is under arrest - amid a crackdown on anti-government protests held across the country. Security forces fired shots into the air last night to disperse crowds in the capital, Khartoum - as demonstrations against President al-Bashir continued for a tenth day in a row. Amnesty International said at least 37 people [...]

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