Sudan: Songs of Freedom - the Soundtracks of Political Change in Sudan

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The uprising in Sudan has been vocal - and musical. "Tasqut bas!" - just fall, that's all - was a commonly-used slogan by Sudanese as they revolted against military dictator Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule. The uprising, which began in December 2018, intensified over the following weeks, forcing Al-Bashir to step down on 11 April 2019.

Sudanese played a crucial role as they camped in front of the compound housing the military and security services in central Khartoum. For five days, the protesters refused to budge until the army removed the president from power.

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