Political prisoners from Kober prison in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, speak to the press following their release in the early hours of April 2, 2013, after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said that he will free all political detainees. Farouk Abu Issa, who heads the opposition alliance of more than 20 parties, said Bashir’s announcement was “a step toward genuine dialogue”. AFP PHOTO/ASHRAF SHAZLY