Political strife throws nation into chaos

Below is a timeline of Sudan's political upheavals in recent years:

・ December 2018: Hundreds protest in the northern city of Atbara against soaring bread prices. Demonstrations spurred by a broader economic crisis quickly spread to Khartoum and other cities.

・ April 2019: President Omar al-Bashir is overthrown.

・ October 2021: Sudan enters into deadly chaos after soldiers detain Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ministers in his government and civilian members of the ruling council who have been heading a transition to full civilian rule.

・ Dec 5, 2022: Civilian groups sign an initial deal with the military to start a new, two-year political transition and appoint a civilian government.

・ April 5, 2023: The signing of a final deal for the transition is delayed for a second time.

Agencies via Xinhua