Three years ago, in December 2018, mass protests began across Sudan launching what is now referred to as the December revolution. They eventually led to the ousting of dictator Omar al-Bashir and the beginning of the country’s transition to democracy. But the price of this revolution has been heavy. Activists say more than 200 people have been killed by security forces in recent years; 45 people alone have been killed since the military coup in October. Many people say violence against civilians is why they will continue to protest against the military. From Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, The World’s Halima Gikandi reports.
Correction: This audio broadcast erroneously said that Sudan’s military leaders removed the chief justice and attorney general following the coup in October. In fact, the new Sovereign Council, headed by military general Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, appointed a new chief justice and attorney general following the takeover. We regret the error.
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