Thousands protest economic hardship in Sudan

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese activists say thousands have taken to the streets in several towns to protest economic hardship, especially higher bread prices, with a mob in the northern city of Atbara torching the ruling party’s offices.
Photos and video clips posted by activists on social media purport to show police and army troops standing by as the protests unfolded on Wednesday, choosing not to interfere.
A video clip obtained by The Associated Press late Wednesday showed the headquarte