Protests broke out across Sudan on 19 December 2018. While initially focused on denouncing increases in prices of basic commodities, the Sudanese revolution quickly developed into calling for the resignation of Omar Al-Bashir, leading to a violent response from security agencies. At least 225 people were killed and thousands more were arrested, some of whom were allegedly subjected to torture. Soon after the starting of the protests, Omar Al-Bashir tried to blame the revolt on Darfuris.