#Sudan Action Week

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sudanese-led causes to donate to!

sources: 1, 2

Links:

Sudanese Americans Physicians Association / Twitter

Darfur Women Action / Twitter

Hadhreen / Twitter

Fill A Heart / Twitter

HomeTax / Twitter

Hanabneiho (Twitter)

Sudan-Cairo Aid / Instagram

Barana Hanabneiho (Twitter)

#sudan #sudan genocide #eyes on sudan #keep eyes on sudan #sudan crisis #darfur #free sudan #sudan action week

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Via NasAlSudan

Learn about the Sudanese revolution, the significance of December 19, and a legacy of resistance and resilience.

Join our call to action today and everyday during Sudan Action Week.

December 19 2023

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Breaking it down

What is the Sudanese Revolution?

The Sudanese Revolution refers to the popular uprising in Sudan that began on December 19, 2018 and eventually deposed 30-year dictator of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, on April 11 of 2019.

How did the Revolution begin?

Protests first began in Atbara, a city with historical significance to the labor movement in Sudan, in response to the rising costs of basic supplies such as bread and fuel.

Protestors set fire to the national party headquarters, and the news of their revolt quickly spread, inspiring protestors first in other cities, and then in the capital of Khartoum itself.

Online, the caption #TasgutBas, translating to #JustFall, grew in popularity and helped connect the diaspora to those in Sudan.

Was it really just bread?

No. The rising cost of bread in developing nations is an indicator of how badly the economy is strained, to the point where it impacts members of every social class.

At this point in time in Sudan, subsidies on essential goods had been rolled back, funding for social and state services such as healthcare and education was nearly nonexistent, and it is estimated that nearly 90% of economic activity took place in the informal sector, all while the military budget continually increased.

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Who led the charge? Creating a revolution

Group: Sudanese Professional's association (SPA)

Who they are:

Group of labor and trade organizations formed in secret in 2012 and publicly declared in 2016

Backbone of grassroots organizing in Sudan

Role played:

Led action on the street, organized national protests, like the initial march on Khartoum for increased wages before the transition to calls for regime change, and worker strikes.

Group: Local Resistance Committees (LRCS)

Who they are:

Initially formed as groups of students and youth organized together on the more local, neighbourhood basis during the Bashir era

Membership is extremely diverse across socio-economic, ethnic, tribal, religious, and political lines

Role played:

Considered the lifeblood of the revolution, with youth organizing local protests and ensuring safety against governmental repression by standing on the front lines + providing security, food, water, and medication to people

Group: Forces for freedom and change (FFC)

Who they are:

Coalition comprising the SPA, LRCS, the Sudan Revolutionary Front (group of anti-governmental Darfur militias), political parties, and civil society groups

Role played:

Essentially became the political mouthpiece of the revolution and signed onto the transitional government with the military on behalf of Sudanese civilians

It is also crucial to note that from a demographic perspective, it is youth and women that largely led and comprised the Sudanese Revolution.

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How did the revolution succeed?

01. Learning from the Past

Following the Arab Spring wave, Sudan also attempted a revolution in September of 2013

Civilians faced violent crackdowns within the first three days of protest. 200 killed, 800+ arrested

Activists were deterred from mobilization + felt a lot of guilt at the massive loss of life and spent the next 5 years grounding themselves in the study of nonviolent theory and action

02. Building a Movement

Coalition Building and People Power

Diversification of the reach of the movement to make sure all sectors of Sudani society were represented

Decentralization of Activism

Past revolutions in 1964 and 1985 were concentrated in the labor movement and educational elites in Khartoum

This time, experienced nonviolent activists trained those in the capital and ensured ethnic, religious, and tribal diversity

Newly trained activists then taught others locally across the Sudanese states

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Why december 19?

On December 19, 1955, the Sudanese parliament unanimously adopted a declaration of independence from the Anglo-Egyptian colonial power.

The declaration went into effect on January 1, 1956, which is why Independence Day is officially January 1, but December 19 is when the Sudanese people were truly liberated from colonial rule.

The flag shown is Sudan's independence flag. The blue is for the Nile, the yellow for the Sahara, and the green for the farmlands.

The current Sudanese flag was adopted in 1970, with the colors used being the Pan-Arab ones.

During the 2019 revolution, protestors often carried the independence flag instead as a form of resistance to the narrative of an exclusive Pan-Arab Sudanese identity.

December 19 is ultimately a tribute to Sudanese strength and resilience. It honors our independence and revolutionary martyrs - not just those of the 2019 revolution, but the democratic revolutions of 1964 and 1985 as well.

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Why is the revolution ongoing?

The goal was never just the fall of a dictator. The goal was, and is, to build a better Sudan, one free from military rule. One with equal opportunities for everyone, with economic prosperity and safety and security - the key principles of freedom, peace, and justice that the revolution called for.

Today, though, before we rebuild Sudan, before we free it from foreign interests and military rule and sectarianism, we need to save it. Each day that passes by with war waging on is one where more civilians are killed. More people are displaced. More women are raped. More children go hungry. To live in the conflict zones in Sudan right now - whether that be Khartoum, Darfur, Kordofan, or now, Al Gezira, is to be trapped in a never-ending nightmare, a fight for survival. And to live elsewhere in Sudan is to wonder whether you're next.

Sudan Action Week calls on you to educate yourself and others about Sudan, and then to help the Sudanese people save it, because we can no longer do it alone.

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What can you do? Uniting for Al Gezira and North Darfur

As we witness the unfolding events in Al Gezira and North Darfur, the communities of Abu Haraz, Hantoub, Medani, El Fasher, and many others are reaching out for assistance. Sudanese resilience persists to this day, with individuals on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok seeking and providing guidance on transportation services, medical care, food, shelter, protection, safe zones, operational markets, and more. This isn't new for the Sudanese community. A legacy of unity emerged, notably during the 2019 revolutions, where nas al Sudan [the people of Sudan], both within the nation and in the diaspora, rallied together to support each other online. Beyond merely sharing stories on social media, this was about strengthening collective action, enhancing mobilizations, and building a resilient community rooted in solidarity. The essence of the Sudanese community lies in people supporting people, notably during the uprising in 2018 and following the events of April 15th, 2023

Swipe to see how you can help.

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What can you do?

This week, on a day nearly mirroring Sudanese Independence and the popular 2018 uprising, Sudanese resilience endures as war follows nas al Sudan to Al Gezira and again in North Darfur. Our call to action this week is not just to share; it's a collective effort to uplift one another.

Share Resources:

If you have access to resources that can help such as transportation services, medical assistance, food, shelter, etc., please comment below.

Community Requests:

If you are in Al Gezira or North Darfur and require specific support, please comment on your needs

Connect Individuals:

For those unable to share resources directly, help amplify requests by sharing this information within your personal networks. Your connection may lead to support from individuals who can assist.

Spread the Word:

Share this call to action on your social media platforms to broaden the reach and encourage more people to contribute.

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Hanabniho

حنبنيهوا

[We will rebuild]

#keepEyesOnSudan

#SudanActionWeek

#sudan #sudan action week #keep eyes on sudan

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#keep eyes on sudan #sudan action week #sudan #news #current events #al jazeera #article

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from: nasalsudan and sdn.world (instagram, 18 December 2023)

Sudanese voices to follow on Instagram for more information:

@red_maat @yassmin_a @womenofsudan @kandakamagazine @reresolve_ @project.taghyir @darfurwomenaction @sudan @sdn.world @tartola0123 @mattarbluemovement @nksaces @sudanpreneur @sudanese_american_physicians

#signal boost #sudan #free sudan #sudan genocide #sudanese genocide #keep eyes on sudan #sudan action week #no alt text

[intersectionalpraxis]

Honoring our Martyrs in Sudan - A Thread. [source and information credit: @/ NasAlSudann on X. 12/24/23.]

#feminist #feminism #social justice #free sudan #liberate sudan #keep eyes on sudan #eyes on sudan #sudan action week #sudan crisis #sudan genocide #sudan #darfur #khartoum #current events #child death tw

[huniee]

THE WAR IN SUDAN 🇸🇩

#keep eyes on sudan #sudan action week #free sudan #sudan genocide #sudan #talk about sudan #walker scobell

[deulalune]

Do not forget the Sudanese who are being killed by the RSF and UAE.

Here’s a list of protest chants for anyone attending a protest:

1) RSF out of sight, UAE chose what’s right

2) No more funds, no more harm, UAE stop the arms

3) UAE can’t you see? You are on a killing spree

4) UAE you’re a shame, funding RSF’s game

5) Stop the pain, break the ties, why do you want Sudan to die?

6) RSF, déjà vu, Emirates killed in Yemen too

7) First Yemen, now Sudan, UAE you’re like the (KK/Ku Klux) klan

8) Say it loud, say it bold, no more blood for our gold

9) UAE make it right, cut the funds, end the fight.

Thank you to jellfamhamz2 on twitter/hamz!!!!

Protest location: Outside the United Arab Emirates embassy’s in London on January 14th. Save the date. 12PM/Noon

Protest location: Paris, in front of the United Arab Emirates embassy on January 14th at 2PM.

Protest location: New York, January 14th, in front of the UAE embassy’s at 2PM

(all local time)

The United Arab Emirates funds the RSF, the group committing genocide, rape, and looting indigenous Sudanese civilians. The United Arab Emirates is also responsible for funding crimes against humanity and genocide in Palestine, Yemen, and the Congo.

#keep eyes on sudan #free sudan #save sudan #sudan action week #sudan genocide #liberate Sudan #London #New York #Paris

[geekydragon]

contact your government for Sudan

THIS website has resources for the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

this is an open letter to Egypt to support those fleeing violence in Sudan.

#sudan #free sudan #please help! #signal boost #sudan action week #sudan genocide #musings of a geeky dragon

[cheesecake-the-chicken]

it’s also an absolute shame i never heard of Sudan Action Week in time!

https://muslimlink.ca/news/participate-in-sudanese-action-week-dec-17-to-dec-24-to-support-sudan-and-its-diaspora

it’s still not too late! i’ve already donated some, and im going to start making flyers and contacting my reps. change starts with the individual!

#save sudan #sudan war #sudan crisis #keep eyes on sudan #sudan #sudan genocide #free sudan #south sudan #sudan action week #genocide #tw genocide #tw colonialism #colonialism #neocolonialism

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South Africa's govt is so hypocritical for claiming to be vehemently opposed to genocide considering their leaders were buddy buddy with Hemedti the Sudanese war criminal a couple days ago. This man has been referred to as the 'butcher of Darfur' and he's literally commander of the RSF (one of the two insane genocidal parties committing atrocities across my home country). Solidarity with Palestine always but don't forget Sudan. And don't glorify the enablers of the villains making Sudanis' lives a neverending nightmare.

#feel free to rb to spread awareness #needed to get this off my chest #keep eyes on sudan #sudan #darfur #sudan action week

[khizuo]

I'm posting this fundraiser on tumblr on behalf of Alaa, a Darfuri refugee in the UK whose family is displaced and great danger. Please donate and share widely. Link to the original tweet here

Paypal pool

#sudan #keep eyes on sudan #darfur #darfur genocide #sudan crisis #sudan genocide #free sudan #eyes on sudan #sudan action week

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Actions you can take today

If you're in Egypt volunteer to support here

Use our templates to write to your elected representatives

Donate to people on the ground this page

Organise a fundraiser orsolidarity protest with our toolkit

Bevome a host for for displaced Sudanese people

Are you an artist? Donate artwork for fundraising

If you're on social media, follow the hashtags below. Find out more info on our hashtags and the conflict via our FAQs page

#SudanUpdates

#KeepEyesOnSudan

#NoToWar

#لازم_تقيف

#أحداث_السودان

#لا_للحرب

#sudan action week #keep eyes on sudan #sudan

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December 22, 2023

#keep eyes on sudan #sudan action week #sudan #news #current events #twitter

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#sudan conflict #sudan crisis #sudanese genocide #sudan genocide #sudan #free sudan #important #current events #talk about sudan #sudan action week #eyes on sudan #keep eyes on sudan #Instagram

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"An incredible work of artivism by @3beer_3bdulla and @anan_abdulla that poignantly chronicles #Sudan’s military legacy and the modern history of a people who have never stopped striving for liberation." — bsonblast, Friday, 22nd December 2023

#sudan #free sudan #keep eyes on sudan #eyes on darfur #sudan action week #Instagram

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#free sudan #sudan action week #I’m calling tomorrow bc it’s 11 pm here and nothings open