
In a twist on the athlete-led political statements seen at some sporting events, spectators in Sudan have turned recent soccer matches into a venue of protest.
Austin Duckworth, Ph.D. received his doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests focus on the intersection of security, international politics and sports.
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