International Women's Day rally in Khartoum - in pictures


  • A woman holds a placard that reads 'Our revolution is against dictatorship, masculinity, racism, capitalism and classism' during a rally marking International Women's Day in Sudan's capital Khartoum. AFP
    A woman holds a placard that reads 'Our revolution is against dictatorship, masculinity, racism, capitalism and classism' during a rally marking International Women's Day in Sudan's capital Khartoum. AFP
  • Sudanese rally to mark International Women's Day. AFP
    Sudanese rally to mark International Women's Day. AFP
  • The women protested alongside demonstrations against military rule, which have taken place since Sudan's military took power in October. AFP
    The women protested alongside demonstrations against military rule, which have taken place since Sudan's military took power in October. AFP
  • 'Women's demands are the revolution's demands,' read one banner. AFP
    'Women's demands are the revolution's demands,' read one banner. AFP
  • The protest comes as Sudan faces economic free-fall. AFP
    The protest comes as Sudan faces economic free-fall. AFP
  • On Tuesday, the Sudanese pound was devalued by about 19 per cent after its price slid on the black market. AFP
    On Tuesday, the Sudanese pound was devalued by about 19 per cent after its price slid on the black market. AFP
  • After the rally reached the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, security forces chased protesters into nearby streets. AP
    After the rally reached the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, security forces chased protesters into nearby streets. AP
  • Sudanese anti-coup protesters take part in ongoing demonstrations. AP
    Sudanese anti-coup protesters take part in ongoing demonstrations. AP
  • A Sudanese woman carries a flag during the demonstration. Reuters
    A Sudanese woman carries a flag during the demonstration. Reuters