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Military attacks Sudanese protesters as coup destroys democracy

The Sudanese revolution has been unique in its depth and scope. Yet the path to progress remains fraught with obstacles. Uprisings everywhere are vulnerable to defeat as long as there is a continued absence of concrete, cross-border solidarity.

In the wake of the massacre the internet was shut down by ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC), which said it was necessary in the interests of "national security".

Democracy campaigners have called a general strike against the counter-revolutionary Supreme Military Council. The revolutionary transformation in Sudan faces a critical test over the coming weeks.

Following months of protests, and a prolonged sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum, Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir was placed under house arrest on April 11 as the country’s military prepared for a transitional government.