Sudan protests could finally topple President al-Bashir after decades in power
Geoffrey York Africa Bureau Chief
Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters
In the almost 30 years since he seized power in a military coup, Sudan’s autocratic President Omar al-Bashir has survived wars, rebellions, U.S. sanctions, economic chaos, an arrest warrant on genocide charges and the secession of the oil-rich southern half of the country.
The latest crisis, however, may be the one that finally topples him. With his political allies defecting, economic turmoil worsening and street protests erupting across the country almost every day, Mr. al-Bashir is seeing his power slowly ebb away.
He has mobilized convoys of military vehicles and soldiers in the streets, and his security forces have tried to crush the protests, using tear gas and live ammunition. At least 17 protesters have died, according to the government. Opposition groups estimate that at least 40 have been killed and hundreds have been injured or arrested.
Read more at: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-sudan-protests-could-finally-topple-president-al-bashir-after-decades/
I think he's on the list of the 10 worst African Dictators of all time. So, hopefully, a change would be welcomed. Of course, I know little of what his opposition is. Sounds like they just want him out of power after being there for so long.
