Monday, January 7, 2019

Is Sudan's President Al-Bashir Nearing the End?

African Arguments published on 7 January 2019 an analysis titled "Sudan Uprising III: What 1964 and 1985 Tell Us About Today's Protests" by Willow Berridge, Newcastle University.

Sudan removed authoritarian regimes in 1964 and 1985 through popular protests. While there are many similarities with today's protests, President al-Bashir has learned from the past. In addition, the Islamists are divided, although they will likely play a key role in the outcome.