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Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency
February 23, 2019

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In Sudan, President Omar al-Bashir has declared a state of emergency across the country for one year.

He has dismissed the federal government and sacked all state governors.

In a televised address to the nation, he asked parliament to postpone constitutional amendments that would allow him to run for another term.

People in Sudan are protesting against the rule of Omar al-Bashir who has been ruling the country for a long term.