It has been two and half years since Sudanese protesters peacefully overthrew their dictator Omar al Bashir. A jubliant moment for Sudan. One designed to propel the country towards democracy. But, the path has not run smooth. In-fighting has plagued the country's joint military-civilian coalition and steep price rises have shaken people's faith in their leaders. And for weeks now, rumours have swirled of a coup d'etat. Then in the early hours of this morning it happened. The prime minister, Abdallah Hamdok, was arrested. And military chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan appeared on television declaring a state of emergency and dissolving the civilian council.

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