FILE: Sudan's demonstrations outside army HQ FILE IMAGES of Sudanese demonstrators taking part in a weeks-long sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces removing road blocks after the brutal crackdown on the protest site. Initial protests were sparked by a tripling of bread prices in December, and led to the downfall of long-time president Omar al-Bashir on April 11. Sudan was poised Saturday to celebrate a historic deal between generals and protest leaders for a transition to civilian rule, which many hope will bring increased freedom and prosperity. FILE IMAGES of Sudan's demonstrations outside army HQ