Protests in Sudan
Thousands of Sudanese protesters took to the streets to voice their discontent with the government amid worsening economic conditions. Demonstrators are calling for a military coup and insisting the head of the armed forces take control.
Activists were able to operate with impunity as they congregated around the presidential palace with little to no security present. The tension in Sudan remains high as protesters claim they will not leave the capitol, until the government is dissolved.
What do Sudanese protesters want?
INSTRUCTORS: click the link below to download this week’s lecture for use in your classroom. The deck contains a writing prompt and a debate question as well as other assessment questions.
Videos:
News Articles:
Sudan: Protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens
BBC News
October 17, 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58943013
Sudan protesters call for military coup as political crisis deepens
CNN
October 17, 2021
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/17/africa/sudan-protests-intl/index.html
Thousands rally in Sudan’s capital to demand military rule
The Guardian
October 17, 2021
Sudan’s transitional government facing its ‘worst crisis,’ PM says
The Times of Israel
October 16, 2021
https://www.timesofisrael.com/sudans-transitional-government-facing-its-worst-crisis-pm-says/
News Articles (Analysis):
Sudan PM says ‘serious crisis’ a threat to transition and country
ALJAZEERA
October 16, 2021 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/16/sudan-pm-says-serious-crisis-a-threat-to-transition-and-country
Sudan coup drama lays bare distrust between civilian, military leaders
REUTERS
October 8, 2021
Is Sudan now coup-proof?
The National
September 27, 2021
https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/2021/09/28/is-sudan-now-coup-proof/
Thwarted Coup Signals Dangerous Times for Sudan’s Transition
Council on Foreign Relations
September 27, 2021
https://www.cfr.org/blog/thwarted-coup-signals-dangerous-times-sudans-transition
Assessment:
Writing: Why are Sudanese protesters advocating for a military coup ?
Debate: What is preferable a country that is stable and undemocratic or a country that is unstable and democratic?
Poll: Should the U.S. and international community provide more assistance to Sudan?
Short Answer: What are the implications if a military coup occurs in Sudan?
Quiz:
Sudan has historically had civilian control of the government. (T/F)
In 2019 Sudanese dictator Omar al-Bashir was removed from power. (T/F)
Protesters have been limited in where they can congregate. (T/F)
What are protesters demanding in Sudan?
a. The former dictator be tried for war crimes.
b. The military seize power.
c. The country declare war against South Sudan.
d. That free and fair elections be held.
Support for the Sudanese transitional government is?
a. Declining.
b. Hasn’t changed.
c. Increasing slightly.
d. Increasing dramatically.
Protesters in Sudan are upset with all the following EXCEPT.
a. Restructuring of the military.
b. The spread of fake news.
c. Rooting out corruption.
d. The state of the economy.
