Sudan Crisis Explained: What’s Happening and Why It Matters 🇸🇩

What Is Happening in Sudan? The conflict began in December 2018,<br />as protestors called for the removal of Sudan’s<br />long-term president, Omar al-Bashir, from power. The demand for change came after the<br />government increased the price of everyday<br />items in Sudan, such as bread and fuel. The protests reached a critical point in April 2019,<br />when Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and a<br />Transitional Military Council (TMC) took over. The protestors, largely led by every day<br />citizens of Sudan, are now demanding power<br />be transferred to a full civilian government. The people wish for politicians<br />in power to be chosen by the<br />public in democratic votes. Negotiations with the TMC collapsed on<br />June 3, after the military used brutal<br />violence against the peaceful protestors. The TMC reported that 46 protestors<br />were killed in the attacks, but protestors<br />are saying as many as 100 are dead. Authorities have since enforced emergency laws,<br />a mandatory night-time curfew and the suspension<br />of schools and universities across the country.