Sudanese Tea Seller Supports Protesters with Free Food, Drinks

Protesters in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, have been holding a sit-in since April 6, demanding the military hand power to civilians. The demonstrators have been sustained through lengthy negotiations and armed attacks by donations of food and drinks, many distributed by an extraordinary tea seller. Awadeya Mahmoud begins her day at 5 in the morning next to Khartoum University, across from Sudan’s Defense Ministry, surrounded by thousands of protesters. Wearing a colorful blue Toab,...

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