Sudan's currency hits low before Ramadan, stokes dissent

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan's currency fell close to its historical low against the dollar as demand for imported food surged before the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, driving up prices and fueling anger over a severe economic crisis. President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, in power since 1989, has avoided an "Arab spring" but an austerity programme that included scaling back fuel subsidies sparked small …

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