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February 21, 2011

Sudan's Bashir Won't Seek Another Presidential Term 
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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has reportedly decided he will not
stand in the next presidential election due in four years. Bashir has
led Sudan since 1989. Sudanese officials have denied the announcement is
tied to the wave of protests sweeping North Africa and the Middle East.
But Sudanese opposition figures said Bashir made the decision to
head-off potential massive protests.



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