SUDAN UPRISING MASTER DOCUMENT
Hi all - This is working master document with links and resources to inform yourself of what is happening in Sudan and how to support. It is constantly going to be updated with relevant sources, funding initiatives, petitions, letters, etc. The idea is to centralize as many resources in one place so that people can have a strong source to come back to. It’s also meant to be collaborative so that if people have more resources to share, I will add it to the document. So please email me at yaaaladin@gmail.com and identify what kind of source you are sharing so I can organize it in its respective place. Thank you to those who are making the effort to stay informed and act in true solidarity with this pivotal movement .
SUDAN UPRISING as of 10/15
Articles/Videos:
In Sudan, Women Showed the World How It’s Done
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/15/opinion/sudan-women-government.html
A Sudanese community’s war on the “factories of death” killing the environment
Sudan talks: Displaced communities wait for deal
Three Generations Of Women From The Same Family Took On Three Dictators Over Half A Century
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/sudan-protests-omar-al-bashir-women
University of Khartoum professor: Sudan needs transitional justice
Sudan's transition: Residents say little has changed
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/sudans-transition-residents-changed-191002101835114.html
Sudanese villagers battle to save environment from gold miners and militias
Sudan activists say thousands protest in Darfur over economy
https://en.qantara.de/content/sudan-activists-say-thousands-protest-in-darfur-over-economy
Solidarity marches for Darfur all over Sudan
Sudan’s New Investigation Committee Raises Concerns
https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/09/24/sudans-new-investigation-committee-raises-concerns
Protests spread in Sudan's Darfur region over shortages of bread and fuel
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudanese-protests-demonstrate-darfur-against-high-living-costs
Missing after the massacre: Sudanese families still searching for loved ones 100 days on
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/missing-after-massacre-100-days-searching-sudans-families
Sudan's ruling council, rebel leaders agree on peace talks roadmap
Sudan's major floods present first challenge for its new leader
How to Make Sudan’s Revolution Succeed
https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/09/09/how-to-make-sudans-revolution-succeed-hemeti-burhan-tmc/
Sudanese campaigners 'rename' streets after protesters killed in uprising
Sudan's ousted Bashir told investigators he got millions from Saudi Arabia: court witness
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sudan-politics-bashir-idUSKCN1V90Y3
https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/09/09/how-to-make-sudans-revolution-succeed-hemeti-burhan-tmc/
Sudan’s perilous journey towards a better state
https://www.ft.com/content/d8396656-bf63-11e9-b350-db00d509634e?shareType=nongift
Sudan paramilitary funnelling weapons into Central African Republic, UN report reveals
Sudan on the verge of falling into hands of new autocrat
Silence and fear: Life under the RSF in a Darfur town
https://3ayin.com/rsf-in-darfur/
What does Sudan's constitutional declaration say?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/08/sudan-constitutional-declaration-190804182241137.html
Haftar, Hemeti, and a Canadian lobbyist's Libyan connection
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/haftar-hemeti-and-lobbyists-libya-connection
AU calls for trial of those behind Sudan school children killings
Footage shows Sudanese security forces firing towards schoolchildren
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudans-military-ruler-says-el-obeid-killings-unacceptable-crime
Sudanese military imposes curfew after schoolchildren 'killed by sniper fire'
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/5-sudanese-civilians-killed-sniper-fire-doctors-group
Sudan protesters reject prosecutor's report into June sit-in raid
“Where are they?” Families lament missing Sudanese after attack
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/07/families-lament-missing-sudanese-attack-190727185403197.html
Sudan army chief among senior officers arrested in coup plot
EU suspends migration control projects in Sudan amid repression fears
'They felt victorious': How Sudan's militiamen filmed their deadly assault on protesters
(Disturbing Footage)
Sudan military authorities lift internet blackout, revealing videos of violent crackdown
REVOLUTION IN SUDAN: ON THE VERGE OF CIVILIAN RULE?
https://afropunk.com/2019/07/revolution-in-sudan-on-the-verge-of-civilian-rule/
Sudan military and opposition agree power-sharing deal
https://www.channel4.com/news/sudan-military-and-opposition-agree-power-sharing-deal
Sudan military leaders sign lobbying deal with notorious fixer (Video)
https://www.channel4.com/news/sudan-military-leaders-sign-lobbying-deal-with-notorious-fixer
Thousands of protesters in Sudan demand transition to civilian rule (Video)
https://www.channel4.com/news/thousands-of-protesters-in-sudan-demand-transition-to-civilian-rule
'Millions march': Sudanese renew protests to demand civilian rule
Sudan braces for 'millions march' as defiant protesters regroup
Sudan's military sidesteps protesters with lobbying and rallies
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/sudans-military-council-tries-solidify-power-lobbying-and-rallies
Atrocities in Sudan are a reminder the regime never left
https://www.ft.com/content/70320294-9339-11e9-aea1-2b1d33ac3271
Sudan protests: The militia man behind the crackdown (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbhzzOzWtzM&feature=youtu.be
Inside Sudan's Viral Revolution: What You Need to Know
https://www.okayafrica.com/inside-sudans-viral-revolution-what-you-need-to-know/
Sudan's diaspora fights to fill information black hole created by internet blackout
Living in the midst of revolution: A homage to Khartoum
https://mg.co.za/article/2019-06-21-00-living-in-the-midst-of-revolution-a-homage-to-khartoum
Sudan paramilitary leader Hemeti closes in on power
https://www.ft.com/content/c11ecb50-9119-11e9-aea1-2b1d33ac3271
If you want to help Sudan, amplify the voices of those suffering its horrors
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/16/sudan-sudanese-people-killing-rape-revolution
Sudan's Revolution And The Right To Self-Determination
Sudanese Opposition Leader Speaks Out Amid Threats (Podcast)
Sudan Ousted a Brutal Dictator. His Successor Was His Enforcer.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/world/africa/sudan-leader-hemeti.html
Sudan’s Trauma (Video)
Approximately 200 South Sudanese killed in latest crackdown in Sudan
https://eyeradio.org/approximately-200-south-sudanese-killed-in-latest-crackdown-in-sudan/
Sudan: Fresh evidence of government-sponsored crimes in Darfur shows drawdown of peacekeepers premature and reckless
Sudan Protesters, Devastated but Defiant, Regroup Underground After Crackdown
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/09/world/africa/sudan-protest-crackdown.html
No, it's not over for the Sudanese revolution
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/sudanese-revolution-190607082209760.html
Remember The Darfur Genocide? With Saudi Help, One of the Killer Commanders There Is Taking Over Sudan
What You Need to Know About What’s Happening in Sudan Right Now
http://500wordsmag.com/sudan-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-whats-happening-in-sudan-right-now/
Sudan crisis: Return of the feared Janjaweed
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48517768
Sudan Crisis: What You Need To Know
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48511226?
Sudan activists say bodies pulled from Nile after over 100 killed in military crackdown
https://www.channel4.com/news/sudan-activists-say-bodies-pulled-from-nile-after-over-100-killed-in-military-crackdown
What’s Happening in Sudan? Explaining the Last Two Months https://arabtyrantmanual.com/articles/whats-happening-in-sudan-explaining-the-last-two-months/
Sudan: At least 27 protesters killed as security forces attack sit-in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhqL-lJk_x0
The military crackdown in Sudan lays bare the dark heart of Bashir’s regime https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jun/04/military-sudan-bashir-protesters-death-khartoum
Sudan crackdown on protesters: All the latest updates https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/sudan-crackdown-protesters-latest-updates-190603065755468.html
Sudan: Halt attacks on Protestors
https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/06/04/sudan-halt-attacks-protesters
The many mothers of the Sudan Revolution
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/alaa-salah-sudanese-mothers-190501175500137.html
Podcasts:
45. On the Ground for Sudan's Uprising featuring Yousra Elbagir
EVENTS
MADANIYA - SUDAN DIASPORA GLOBAL - LONDON, UK
(Two weeks of events and action on the Sudanese revolution)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/madaniyasudandiasporaglobal/events/?ref=page_internal
Funding/ Petition initiatives:
Raising Funds for TasgotBas SMS Initiative
Emergency funds for SEEMA to support victims
(UPDATE: FULLY FUNDED and DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO SEEMA)
https://www.gofundme.com/emergency-funds-for-seema-to-support-victims
Food & Medicine for Sudan
https://www.facebook.com/1469395273/posts/10219393281690627?s=1105786552&sfns=mo
The Sound Heart Sudan
http://thesoundheart.org/donate
*Confirmed Receipts of this fund^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BynXUvjnwTW/
Recognize the RSF (Janjaweed Militia) in Sudan as Terrorist Organization
Help Sudan Topple Africa's Oldest Dictatorship
https://www.facebook.com/donate/977085802497357/
Go FundMe: UK Emergency Medical Aid for Sudan
https://www.gofundme.com/emergency-medical-aid-for-sudan
Go FundMe: Medical Needs for Army HQ Sitin.
https://www.gofundme.com/medical-assist-for-sit-in
Petition: “The UN must investigate the 3rd of June human rights violations in Sudan by the Military”
Twitter/Instagram accounts to follow:
Yousra Elbagir
Twitter: @yousraelbagir
IG: @yousraelbagir
Sara Elhassan
Twitter: @bsonblast
IG: @bsonblast
Ehab
IG: @ehabthebeast
Twitter: ehabthebeast
Kaamil Ahmed
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaamilAhmed
Ramey Dawoud
IG: @realrameydawoud
Twitter: @RealRameyDawoud
Omer Etigani
Twitter: @sudanesekitchen
IG: @sudanesekitchen
Nesrine Malik
Twitter: @NesrineMalik
How to find your local congressman/representative/senators:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/committees/SSFR
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/members
Commission on Human Rights
https://humanrightscommission.house.gov
Congressional Black Caucaus
Template for message to send to Congress (created by Marwa Eltahir):
Date
The Honorable ________
Office Address
United States House of Representatives/United State Senate
City, State, Zip
Dear Representative/Senator ______________:
Hello, my name is ______. As a (Sudanese) community organizer and a constituent, I am concerned about the current state of violence and military suppression in Sudan. I urge you to support an increase in funding to medical suppliers and civilian relief groups that aim to protect innocent civilians who are currently living without access to adequate medicine, shelter, food, nor internet access. I also strongly advise you to highlight the culpability of nations such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates who have sent over $3 billion in aid to the Transitional Military Council that is terrorizing innocent Sudanese children, women, and men. In the past week:
- At least 108 demonstrators have been killed and at least 600 hundred wounded since security forces stormed a protest camp in Khartoum last Monday.
- Violent attacks erupted in other parts of Sudan; including home invasions, violent rape, and disposal of dead bodies into the Nile River perpetrated by security forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
- The Rapid Support Force and Janjaweed coalitions are responsible for these atrocities and human rights violations.
- Hospitals are overcrowded and do not have access to enough sterile equipment, medicine, bandages and gauze, and trained staff.
- Internet and cellphone networks have been restricted or cut off so survivors cannot reach out or expose their current state of destitution and fear.
This is not the time for silence. I demand that as my representative you do not support the military forces in Sudan and advocate for innocent civilians who are dying without access to medical aid or resources for shelter, water, food. Please make medical and safety protections a higher priority for our nation by raising awareness for the civilian organizers in Sudan. Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this issue further.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Title
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip
Your Phone Number
For Resistbot, Text the word RESIST to 50409 and then follow instructions to send the following messages:
“Freeze US government military aid to Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia until they cease support to the murderous military council in Sudan.”
or
“Question the Department of State and Defense on cooperation with Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia, which are helping the murderous military council in Sudan to kill protestors.”
or
“Demand State Department declare Sudanese Ambassador to the US persona non grata until the murderous military council in Sudan hands power over to civilians.”
Take Social Media Action!
In light of the current internet blackout and increased celebrity attention, it is essential that the Sudanese diaspora channel all of the attention Sudan is currently receiving towards specific achievable actions.
On Saturday, June 22nd we are launching a 1 day awareness and action campaign aimed at joining our 6 million+ strong Sudanese diaspora in an effort to unify all of our communities in support of the peaceful protestors and a new democratic Sudan. We turned social media blue- now let us turn the streets blue and start a ripple effect of action.
We need your help to spread the word about this campaign, and to choose one or two specific actions that you feel are the most relevant to push for in your community. And of course, please post pics with your blue outfits and signs this Saturday!
A folder of images/content to share with accommodating posts (credit the artists!): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_cyHlMKhIZLPx02--TNUi-deLQeSHd5O
Hashtags to post along with the content: #SudanUprising, #SudanRevolts, #SudanCivilDisobedience, #IAmTheSudanRevolution #SudanRevolution
SUDAN UPRISING as of 6/10
Articles/Videos:
Protests in Sudan | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S3cBp4ucEU
The uprising no one is talking about (video)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=322911381672931
Sudanese Call for President's Ouster (video)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=227374861533006
Sudanese protesters defy crackdown to pile pressure on president
https://www.ft.com/content/0b811040-2090-11e9-b126-46fc3ad87c65
The Strong and Beautiful Message of Sudan’s Young Protesters
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/29/opinion/sudan-protests-bashir.html
Podcasts:
Sudanese academic Prof. Fadwa Taha on the young men and women behind recent protest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06zhv0f
Khalid Medani on the ongoing popular protests in Sudan