Bashir May Be Out, But Sudanese Protesters With 'Eye On The Prize' Won't Budge

Buoyed by Thursday's ouster of longtime President Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese protesters faced off against troops during a sit-in outside military headquarters in Khartoum on Monday as they amplify their call for civilian-led rule.

Demonstrators say the Sudanese military attempted to take away the barriers surrounding protesters in the road, where thousands have gathered for days. Ayman, a protester who wants to use just his first name because he fears retribution, told NPR that the barriers' removal would have effectively dissolved the protest but the demonstrators managed to stop the troops.

The main protest group, the Sudanese Professionals Association, issued an "urgent appeal" on Twitter, calling on additional protesters to step in and protect the area from the armed forces.