The symbolism behind the viral photo of a protesting woman in Sudan
A woman leads protesters Monday in a chant calling for revolution in Khartoum, Sudan. By Siobhán O'Grady Siobhán O'Grady WorldViews reporter Email Bio Follow April 9 at 12:56 PM It’s a stunning image.
Her thobe, a cotton robe, is traditionally worn by professional Sudanese women in the workforce. Al-Karib said, “It’s a symbol of an identity of a working woman — a Sudanese woman that’s capable of doing anything but still appreciates her culture.” — Hind Makki April 8, 2019 Protests have swept through the capital of Sudan in recent months — starting with complaints about the costs of living and food and quickly morphing into calls for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir to step down.
Protesters gathered this week outside the presidential palace and the military headquarters, braving tear gas and some clashes with security forces, to call on the president to step down. The protests turned into a sit-in, with many staying overnight.
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