As part of our free event series "Ferngespräche" in cooperation with Alsharq REISE, we will dedicate this evening to looking at the current events of the past months in Sudan from different perspectives.
Following a short thematic introduction, we will meet different experts and activists to learn about the current situation on the ground in Sudan and hear different analyses and prognoses on where the country might be headed. Throughout the whole event, the aspect of solidarity with the protesters in Sudan and possibilities of support from international bodies and civil society alike will be a major focus.
Specifically, we will learn from think tank founder and political analyst Kholood Khair about the origins of the current divisions within the political landscape in Sudan on the one hand, as well as some prognoses on how the situation might further develop.
Human rights lawyer Mohamed Osman will then add to that, by focusing mainly on structural issues within the security and justice sector, the consequent lack of accountability that was partially fostered by the international community and prospects of reform and change.
Afterwards, blogger and artist Ahmed Isamaldin will be introducing us to the New Democratic proposal of the resistance committees in Sudan. Taking into account postcolonial perspectives, he will focus mainly on urban and rural divisions and the rentier state as obstacles to this proposal before identifying some potentials for solidarity.
Following this perspective as well, political scientist and activist Sara Abbas will be closing off the event by speaking about Germany and the EU‘s geopolitical interests in Sudan, how these have shaped their response to the revolution, and what, in contrast, an anti-colonial solidarity that affirms the demands of social movements in the country and region could look like.
Further information:
The broadcast will take place via Zoom and will be free of charge for you. Under the following link you can register for the event.
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Please note: Due to the high interest in our previous events, we cannot guarantee participation via Zoom and will additionally broadcast the event live via Facebook Live where you will also be able to ask your questions via the chat or comment function. All information on the Facebook event can be found on our Facebook page.
The event will be held in English.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our event!
The event is part of the digital event series "Ferngespräche" (German for "Long Distance Calling") by dis:orient e.V. and Alsharq REISE.
