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Once again the generals want to continue their control in Sudan. As the country moved closer to civilian rule the generals started a civil war to stay in power. Ever since it gained independence in 1956 , Sudan’s history is a history of successive military coups . Civilian governments in Sudan were always short lived. This time each military faction is supported by external actors. And while Sudan is a bridge to gold and rare minerals in Africa 95% of its population live below the poverty line. Dr. Atef Abdel Gawad discussed these issues with a group of distinguished guests and experts: Elfadil Elhashmi: Is a human rights activist and researcher in political economics. Professor Richard J. Chasdi: Is a professorial : lecturer in the Department of Political Science at The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and he is a senior fellow at the Global Peace Institute in London, England, and an adjunct senior fellow at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at