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Looks like the people are rising up in Sudan as well. Mass protests are into their fifth day. They are calling them the bread protests. Because the main trigger for the recent protests was the government’s decision to increase the price of a loaf of bread from one Sudanese pound to three (about $0.02 to $0.06).
But like the yellow vests or even our movement, the reasons behind the protests seem to be many layered. But the main thing everyone can agree on is the ouster of President Omar Bashir. The guy has been in power since 1989.
According to official figures, at least eight people have died in clashes with police. But Sudan's main opposition leader, Sadiq al-Mahdi, said the death toll stood higher, with 22 people falling victim to what he said was "armed repression."
Meanwhile, Sudan's military pledged its support for President Bashir. "The armed forces assert that it stands behind its leadership and its keen interest in safeguarding the people's achievements and the nation's security, safety along with its blood, honor and assets," a military statement said.
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-rocked-by-protests-over-bread-price-hike/a-46850521
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/12/prompted-protests-sudan-181224114651302.html