People are turning their social media profile pictures blue to stand in solidarity with Sudan and bring awareness to the uprising that is currently sweeping the north African country
This began after Mohamed Hashim Mattar, 26, was allegedly shot dead by the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces during a crackdown on protesters in the country's capital, Khartoum, on June 3.READ MORE: What's going on in Sudan and what the US is doing about it -- explainedMattar's favorite color, blue, was used on all his social profiles, and his friends and family put up this color on their profiles to honor his death. Those who are taking part in spreading #BlueForSudan.
Sudan's President Bashir forced out in military coup 02:16Before ex-President Omar al-Bashir was deposed, Sudanese citizens took to the streets to conduct peaceful protests calling for the former President who had ruled for 30 years to step down. Although the military ousted him in April, the peaceful demonstrations didn't end. Protesters were upset because the military announced it would assume control for three years while overseeing a transition to democracy. 'use strict';CNN.
How Sudan targeted the women driving protests 03:19Hundreds of protesters have been killed and abused by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces following their call for a faster transition to a democratic government. Due to the media shutdown in the country, protesters are using social media as a last resort to bring attention to the state of affairs.
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