The conflict began in December 2018,
as protestors called for the removal of Sudan’s
long-term president, Omar al-Bashir, from power. The demand for change came after the
government increased the price of everyday
items in Sudan, such as bread and fuel. The protests reached a critical point in April 2019,
when Omar al-Bashir was overthrown and a
Transitional Military Council (TMC) took over. The protestors, largely led by every day
citizens of Sudan, are now demanding power
be transferred to a full civilian government. The people wish for politicians
in power to be chosen by the
public in democratic votes. Negotiations with the TMC collapsed on
June 3, after the military used brutal
violence against the peaceful protestors. The TMC reported that 46 protestors
were killed in the attacks, but protestors
are saying as many as 100 are dead. Authorities have since enforced emergency laws,
a mandatory night-time curfew and the suspension
of schools and universities across the country.