A new wave of violence hits Sudan

Sudan’s army in power struggle with feared paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces

Protests take place on the streets of Khartoum, Sudan
Protests take place on the streets of Khartoum, Sudan
(Image credit: Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Tens of thousands of people danced in the streets of Sudan in April 2019, after the Northeast African country’s military removed hated dictator Omar al-Bashir from power following three long decades of rule.

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Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times. Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.