In recent years, Sudan has been home to one of the most successful pro-democracy movements on the African continent. Now, a military coup threatens that movement’s progress.

NPR’s Eyder Peralta, who has been reporting in the region, explains how it all unfolded — and what could happen next.

Read more on the events in Sudan from NPR’s Becky Sullivan: The coup in Sudan could threaten U.S. influence in a strategically important region.

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