19/04/2019
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
A week after the Sudanese military ousted Omar al-Bashir as president and seized control of the country, protesters continue to demand representation and civilian rule. Thousands of kilometers away, Khalid Albaih monitors the events unfolding in Khartoum, the capital, with rapt attention. He scrolls through his social media feeds for updates, and consults a network of contacts about the latest developments. Since December, the protests in Sudan have swelled into an uprising that toppled Bashir, who had held power for nearly three decades. The military is now in charge, but protesters want a civilian government, leading to a series of high-profile resignations and ongoing tension. Within the...
