Khamis Abdulrahman

Sudanese views on elections

The turnout in Sudan's elections does not seem to have changed even after voting was extended for two days.

Although local TV stations reported high turnout  on Thursday, local independent observers told me a different story.

Despite extended voting and an announcement that made Thursday a public holiday to encourage people to go and vote, turnout remained low.

I went to Souq al-Arabi in Khartoum, home to many Sudanese that come from the south and Darfur region to hear their views about the elections and how it feels to live in the north of Sudan.

Many work as street vendors and they live under harsh living conditions, but they find life here better than in their home towns.