December 19 the Sudanese revolution began to demand the overthrow of the regime after the people suffered several crises such as the increase of  prices, lack of gasoline and bread and the high price of the dollar, which led to the anger of citizens and let them go out to the street in order to overthrow the regime.

The revolution lasted for months. The revolution was led by a Sudanese professionals Association (S.P.A) who planned and studied every step of the revolution but the characters were unknown which led to the destabilization of the confidence of Sudanese citizens in who leads their peaceful revolution, Until a member of the organizers of the Sudanese professionals Association (S.P.A) appeared to assure the people and restore confidence in this gathering.

After the appearance of Dr. Naji al-Asam, the leader of the revolution and a member of the Sudanese professionals Association (S.P.A ) he was arrested for several consecutive months.

April 6 is the great day in the history of the Sudanese people. The gathering of Sudanese professionals called on all the people to go out to the capital of the state and sit in front of the General Command until the regime is toppled.

The people responded to this call and a huge number went out and acclaim began to topple the military government.

”tasgut bs” This is what millions of revolutionaries chanted which means only falls. In addition to, Freedom, peace, and justice.

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is stepping down“ The first fall“.

April 11 President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir has been announced, after 30 years of rule, while the Sudanese army announced the formation of a transitional council headed by General Awad Abnouf.

Sudanese state television announced that an important statement would be issued shortly after the Sudanese armed forces.

But this did not satisfy the people and continued demonstrations and cheers and the gathering of Sudanese professionals issued a statement to continue protests until the demands of the people are met

“The second fall”

President of the transitional military council in Sudan, Awad bin Auf, announced on Friday that he abdicated his post and the appointment of Inspector-General of the Army Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan as head of the military council.

We have asked a number of Sudanese people living in the UAE about the Sudanese revolution.Here are some different opinions

“ This revolution is not like any revolution. The Sudanese people have done a great job that we will never forget“

”It is very difficult to hope for satisfactory results and to end a 30-year dictatorship, but we will still expect the best“

”I want to leave everything behind me and participate in this peaceful revolution“

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https://www.reuters.com/video/2019/04/10/female-protester-becomes-symbol-of-revol?videoId=536385114

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