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Anti-government protesters rally in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Hundreds of protesters are marching again in and around Sudan's capitol Khartoum, the fourth week of unrest that began over the rising price of bread and a failing economy but which now calls for the ouster of autocratic President Omar al-Bashir. (AP Photo)

Sudan’s al-Bashir defiant in face of weeks of unrest

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2011 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir attends the funeral of Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In Jan. 2019, with violent anti-government protests into their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn out unrest across much of the country and a fractured opposition without a clear idea of what to do if their wish to see the country’s leader of 29 years go comes true. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)$

Hundreds rally in Sudan’s capital for al-Bashir’s ouster

By BRIAN ROHAN - Associated Press

$FIE - In this March 7, 2016 file photo, Sudan's President Omar al Bashir walks to the stage prior to a group photo session at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. In Jan. 2019, with violent anti-government protests into their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn out unrest across much of the country and a fractured opposition. No one is clear on what happens after al-Bashir. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)$

In Sudan, no one is clear on what happens after al-Bashir

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Hundreds protest in Sudan, tear gas used to disperse them

By BRIAN ROHAN - Associated Press

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters at a rally in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Al-Bashir told the gathering of several thousands of supporters in the capital that he is ready to step down only “through election.” The remarks come after three weeks of anti-government protests. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj)

Sudan activists: 3 protesters killed in clashes with police

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters at a rally in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Al-Bashir told the gathering of several thousands of supporters in the capital that he is ready to step down only “through election.” The remarks come after three weeks of anti-government protests. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj)

Sudan’s president rejects protesters’ calls to step down

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Thousands protest al-Bashir’s rule in eastern Sudanese city

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Sudanese flood Khartoum streets, demanding president go

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

In this July 2, 2018 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the African Union summit, in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Sudan's president has ordered an investigation into &quot;recent events&quot; in the country, a reference to two weeks of violent protests against his 29-year rule. The country's state news agency, reported late on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, that al-Bashir tasked Justice Minister Mohammed Ahmed Salem with leading the probe committee. The move likely reflects efforts by al-Bashir to placate popular anger over his autocratic rule and economic policies. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Sudan’s opposition calls for more protests against al-Bashir

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2000 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir shouts &quot;Allah Akbar&quot; (God is Great), upon his arrival at the village of Garaffa, 30 kilometers north Khartoum. Al-Bashir is facing a tough challenge to his grip on power. Street protests against al-Bashir which began in December 2018 show no sign of abating. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, File)

Sudan under al-Bashir: Long history of turmoil, conflicts

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

In this July 2, 2018 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the African Union summit, in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Sudan's president has ordered an investigation into &quot;recent events&quot; in the country, a reference to two weeks of violent protests against his 29-year rule. The country's state news agency, reported late on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, that al-Bashir tasked Justice Minister Mohammed Ahmed Salem with leading the probe committee. The move likely reflects efforts by al-Bashir to placate popular anger over his autocratic rule and economic policies. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Sudan’s largest opposition bloc calls for al-Bashir to go

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In this July 2, 2018 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the African Union summit, in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Sudan's president has ordered an investigation into &quot;recent events&quot; in the country, a reference to two weeks of violent protests against his 29-year rule. The country's state news agency, reported late on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, that al-Bashir tasked Justice Minister Mohammed Ahmed Salem with leading the probe committee. The move likely reflects efforts by al-Bashir to placate popular anger over his autocratic rule and economic policies. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Sudan’s president orders investigation amid protests

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2018 file photo, Sudan's President Omar Bashir attends a ceremony for Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. An umbrella of independent professional unions on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 is calling on people to march on the presidential palace in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, to demand that autocratic President Omar Bashir step down. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

Sudanese police clash with anti-government protesters

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2018 file photo, Sudan's President Omar Bashir attends a ceremony for Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. An umbrella of independent professional unions on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 is calling on people to march on the presidential palace in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, to demand that autocratic President Omar Bashir step down. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

Sudan unions call for 2nd march on Bashir’s palace

By BY HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Thousands demonstrate in Sudan against Bashir’s rule

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 handout image provided a Sudanese activist, a plain clothed policeman points his rifle at protesters during clashes in Khartoum, Sudan. Police used tear gas and fired in the air Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that Omar Bashir, Sudan's president of 29 years, step down, according to activists and video clips posted online. (Sudanese Activist via AP)

Sudan journalists go on strike in support of protests

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2018 file photo, Sudan's President Omar Bashir attends a ceremony for Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey. Bashir is one of the Middle East’s longest ruling leaders and has crushed two previous bouts of protests in recent years. He may do so yet again, but the eruption in December 2018 of protests in his country point to fraying in support by those who have helped keep his grip on power. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

Sudan’s protests point to weaknesses in Bashir’s rule

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, handout photo provided by a Sudanese activist, protesters chant slogans during a demonstration, in Khartoum, Sudan. The protest was one in a series of anti-government protests across Sudan, initially sparked by rising prices and shortages. (Sudanese Activist via AP)

Clashes erupt as Sudanese march on presidential palace

By Hamza Hendawi - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 handout photo provided by a Sudanese activist, people chant slogans and attack a national security vehicle during a protest, in Kordofan, Sudan. The protest on Sunday was the latest in a series of anti-government protests across Sudan, initially sparked by rising prices and shortages. (Sudanese Activist via AP)

Sudan opposition calls grow for march on Bashir’s palace

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Sudan’s military pledges to stand by embattled president

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press