18. An epic struggle against military rule in Sudan

In late 2019, activists across Sudan thought they had won a remarkable victory against military dictatorship and a transition to civilian rule had begun. Just two years later, though, their worst nightmare was realized when General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan declared the military was back. Those who had lived through the intense street battles of 2019, now faced a gruelling return to the barricades and the risk of more death and injury. Remarkably they did not hesitate. Veteran Sudanese rights activist Hala Al Karib reflects on their resilience. And in our Coda, an Irish human rights leader puts down his phone and picks up a book instead.

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