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Sudan's deadly military coup: will the fight for democracy ever be won?

Guardian, 09 Dec 2021
Sudan has had more military coups than any other country in Africa, having undergone three popular uprisings since its independence from British colonial rule. The most recent revolution in 2019 is still under way, with protesters calling for the military to hand over to a civilian government. On 25 October the military responded to these calls with another crackdown. Internet access was shut down for more than three weeks and unarmed protesters were met with violence.  Journalist Yousra Elbagir talks us through the timeline of events in Sudan's fight for democracy 

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