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Sudan Protests Spur Large Security Deployments in Khartoum

Sep 27, 2013 | 14:46 GMT

Sudan Protests Spur Large Security Deployments in Khartoum
Sudanese protesters in Omdurman on Sept. 25.

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Summary

Violent protests against the Sudanese government continued to spread across the country following noon prayers on Friday, after they began Sept. 22 in response to a government decision to cut fuel subsidies. If previous protests in Sudan are a guide, the demonstrations could carry on for several weeks, although a heavy crackdown by the regime will likely force protesters off the streets in the long run. 

Similar cases of unrest have fizzled out after a strong backlash from the Sudanese government....

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