Updated April 8, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. This famous picture taken during the Sudanese revolution in 2019 depicts Alaa Salah, a young Sudanese woman, standing on top of a car and leading a crowd of protesters. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here. Who is Alaa Salah?Alaa Salah is a Sudanese student and activist who became an icon of the Sudanese revolution after a photo of her went viral. She is known for her powerful speeches and her role in mobilizing women and young people to participate in the protests. What is the significance of the photo of Alaa Salah?The photo h…