Following several months long street protests, the Sudanese army today overthrows President Al Bashir and put him under house arrest. The 75 years old President Al Bashir, who has been on power for the past 30 years also came to power through similar military coup. The people of Sudan in major cities including the capital Kahartoum are seen celebrating the overthrow of President Al Bashir. The street protest started following the increase of brad prices has put pressure on the regime of President Al Bashir over the past few months leading the army to shoot protesters. President Al Bashir was accused of committing crimes against humanity in Darfur, which led to sanctions that troubled the economy of the country.

Source: News Business Ethiopia April 11, 2019 18:33 UTC