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202219 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Authoritarianism Civil Rights

Suddenly TV

202219 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Mass demonstrations erupt in Khartoum in spring 2019 as citizens demand a transition to a civilian-led government after the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.

Authoritarianism Civil Rights

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Mass demonstrations erupt in Khartoum in spring 2019 as citizens demand a transition to a civilian-led government after the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.

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Roopa Goginenidirector

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In April 2019, Khartoum erupts with mass demonstrations as citizens demand an end to military rule following the ousting of dictator Omar al-Bashir. The protests reflect a widespread desire for a transition to a civilian-led government. As the new leadership struggles to maintain power, tensions rise, leading to further unrest. Roopa Gogineni's 19-minute documentary captures the determination of the Sudanese people amid their fight for democracy and justice in a rapidly changing political environment.

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