allAfrica.com: Sudan: Will Flames of Protest Spread?

4.2.11

allAfrica.com: Sudan: Will Flames of Protest Spread?: "Washington, DC — The self-immolation of Tunisia's Muhammad Bouazizi last month inspired the street protests that led to the downfall of longtime ruler Zine el Abidine ben Ali. The unemployed graduate's personal desperation in the face of his country's socio-economic deterioration also embodied the widespread frustrations in his home country and abroad. This deep-seated anger - aimed at government corruption, oppressive autocratic rule and high unemployment - spans a wide-ranging demographic, including youth, women, trade unionists and human rights activists. With domino-like effect, social media outlets are being used to plan or conduct street protests across the region, including Africa's largest country, Sudan."