Sudan’s armed forces removed President Omar al-Bashir on 11 April after sustained demonstrations against economic hardship and authoritarian government.

What happened

The military placed Bashir under arrest, suspended the constitution and announced a transitional council. Protesters remained outside army headquarters, rejecting prolonged military rule.

Why it mattered

The fall of a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court opened a difficult struggle over Sudan’s political future.

Context and consequences

Civilian groups continued negotiations and mobilization, eventually reaching a power-sharing framework with military leaders later in 2019.

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