2019 Sudanese coup d'état facts for kids

On 11 April 2019, the President of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, was removed from his position by the Sudanese Armed Forces. This happened after many people had been protesting for a long time. He had been president for almost 30 years.

After he was removed, the government announced that all people who had been put in jail for political reasons, including leaders of the protests against al-Bashir, would be set free. However, al-Bashir's political group, the National Congress party, said they would organize a gathering to support him.

What Happened in Sudan?

In 2019, people in Sudan were protesting because they wanted a change in their government. They were unhappy with how things were going. These protests led to the military stepping in and taking control. This event is sometimes called a "coup d'état," which means a sudden, forceful takeover of government power.

Why Did People Protest?

People in Sudan had many reasons to protest. They wanted better living conditions, more freedom, and a different leader. The protests had been going on for several months before President al-Bashir was removed from power.

Who is Omar al-Bashir?

Omar al-Bashir was the President of Sudan for a very long time, nearly 30 years. He first came to power in 1989. His time as president ended when the military removed him in 2019.

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  Anti-Omar al-Bashir revolutionary street stencil in Khartoum.