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politics2 years ago•8 min saved

Democratic Empowerment Key to Peace in Sudan

Sudan has been engulfed in violence as a power struggle between two rival military leaders erupted into full-scale warfare. The resistance committees that brought down the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir are organizing on the ground to protect communities from the ravages of the latest conflict. The Sudanese people can only ask for help from fellow revolutionaries and fighters for peace and justice, demanding accountability and ethical guidelines for the work of international diplomacy. The central slogan remains “no to war, yes to the people.”

via Jacobin magazine|

#international-diplomacy #military-coup #politics

conflict2 years ago•4 min saved

The Escalating Crisis in Sudan: Mobilization, Lawlessness, and the Search for Peace.

Sudan's "resistance committees" have mobilized to provide medical care, evacuate civilians, and maintain social cohesion amid the ongoing armed conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. These neighborhood groups have filled the void left by aid groups that have suspended operations due to the violence. The resistance committees have coordinated informal networks to organize anti-war messaging and humanitarian response, boosting their support among the population. Despite their heroic efforts, they have received little support from political elites and generals, and the international community should engage with them to effectively address the crisis.

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflict #humanitarian-response #pro-democracy-movement