Sudan in flux after coup
The unrest was specifically in response to an increase in the price of bread, a staple for most SudaneseThe situation in Sudan is still in flux as democracy protesters have refused to disperse from the streets of Khartoum, the capital, three days after longtime strongman Omar Al Bashir was ousted in a military coup. But clearly – at present – the protesters are in the driving seat as they have forced out two powerful generals in a matter of days. In a sign of softening stance, opposition groups have met the military to discuss ‘transitional arrangements’. The Sudan Professionals Association (SPA), which has been spearheading the demonstrations, said the council’s response ‘did not achieve any of the demands of the people’ and urged protests to continue. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.
Source: The Express Tribune April 15, 2019 05:03 UTC
