Day 135 of the Military Coup
Summary of Events
At least 13 cities came out in protest today, on this 22nd round of nationwide mass demonstrations since October 25, 2021.
Today's demonstrations celebrated women in honor of International Women's Day. They were a chance to celebrate women's role and contributions to the resistance; but also, for women to highlight their struggles in this patriarchal society. At the student protest in Gedarif, the message was loud and clear: "we matter, we belong, we decide".
Abroad, Sudanese communities in Paris, France and Melbourne, Australia also came out in protest, showing their support for the resistance against #SudanCoup, as well as the fight for women's rights in Sudan. Women at home and abroad donned the symbolic white 'tobe' (traditional garment).
As usual, demonstrations in Central Khartoum, Port Sudan and Medani were attacked by #SudanCoup forces; the number of casualties in those cities is still unconfirmed.
Citizens continue to live in severe insecurity in Jebel Moon: according to a statement released today by the West Darfur Doctors Committee, another series of armed militia attacks has rocked the area, leaving 16 dead and 16 injured. A reminder that #SudanCoup authorities sent a 3000-strong joint task force to contain the insecurity situation in Darfur, with absolutely zero result.
