source: Radio Dabanga
actor1: Protesters (Sudan)
actor2: Police Forces of Sudan (1989-2019)
location: Khartoum - Burri
notes: On March 7th, large demonstrations occurred throughout Greater Khartoum (coded as four events in Khartoum, Khartoum North, Omdurman and Burri). The demonstrations were part of nationwide anti-govt demonstrations, as well as highlighting the injustices faced by women, on the eve of International Women's Day. Security forces (coded here as police) dispersed crowds with tear gas, and beat protesters with batons and plastic wires, and made a large number of arrests. [size=large]