#SudanActionWeek

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December 17 2023. #KeepEyesOnSudan #SudanActionWeek

Swipe through to build a foundational understanding of the war, its origins, and the key players involved. For actionable ways to support those in Sudan, check the link in our bio. Stay tuned for more posts this week.

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National:

On April 15, a war broke out in Sudan's capital city of Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Since then, eight months of conflict has led to major destruction of Khartoum's infrastructure, the most developed region of Sudan, with fighting also spreading to the regions of Darfur in the west and Kordofan in the south.

Civilians in conflict zones have been forcibly displaced, under threat of physical and sexual violence, particularly by the RSF, which has looted, destroyed, and settled in people's homes.

Regional:

In the western region of Darfur, a campaign of ethnic cleansing is being carried out by the RSF targeting the Masalit tribe. Allegations of genocide have been levied against the RSF.

Reports have just emerged that fighting has now spread to Wad Madani in Al Gezira state, which houses nearly 500,000 IDPs from Khartoum.

Key figures:

Abdel Fattah al Burhan Head of SAF

Omar El-Bashir Deposed Dictator of Sudan

Mohamed Dagalo (Hemidti) Head of RSF

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Sudan: the war in numbers

A humanitarian "catastrophe"

24.7 million in need of critical humanitarian assistance

70-80% of hospitals out of service in conflict areas

19 million children are out of school

20.3 million people acutely food insecure. 4.9 million facing emergency hunger levels

6.7 million displaced [5.4 million IDPS, 1.3 million refugees]

7,000+ cholera cases an increase of +136% over the past month

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FAQ - THE SAF

QUESTION 01: What is the SAF?

Stands for the Sudanese Armed Forces

Is the de-facto government of Sudan

Is headed by Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

QUESTION 02 What is their capacity?

Estimated to have ~200,000 personnel and tactical advantage of airforce

Currently control the relative northern and eastern regions of Sudan with functioning capital in Port Sudan (East)

QUESTION 03 Do they have backing and support?

On the international stage, primarily backed by Egypt

Limited weapons supply from allies

Internally, the SAF is ultimately considered the lesser of two evils

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FAQ - THE RSF

QUESTION 01 What is the RSF?

Stands for the Rapid Support Forces

Paramilitary group originating from the Janjaweed, Arab tribal militias armed by al-Bashir in 2003 to fight against ethnically African rebel groups in Darfur + carried out 2003 genocide

Is headed by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemidti)

QUESTION 02 What is their capacity?

Estimated to have 100,000 to 150,000 troops

Winning the ground fight in Khartoum and control 4/5 states in Darfur

QUESTION 03 Do they have backing and support?

On the international stage, primarily backed by the UAE

Have steady weapons supply chain and diversified financial profile with critical assets in UAE and Russia

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THE WAR IN SUDAN: CONTEXTUALIZING APRIL 15

(6/1989 - 4/2019) THE BASHIR REGIME

Sudan was under the rule of military dictator Omar Al-Bashir for 30 years, who came to power through an military coup backed by Islamist factions in June of 1989

His time in power was marked by extreme repression, conflict, and economic decline

(12/2018 CURRENT) THE REVOLUTION

In December of 2018, a popular democratic revolution began that eventually unseated al-Bashir on April 11 through the revolt of security sector

Al-Bashir was ultimately replaced by al-Burhan, with Hemidti as his deputy of a Transitional Military Council

Protestors rejected military rule and continued to hold a sit-in outside the military headquarters until its violent dispersal on June 3 of 2019 by the SAF + RSF

Today, the Sudanese people still hope and advocate for freedom from military rule and the transition to democracy

(8/2019-10/2021) TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT

Agreement on transitional government signed between civilian forces and Transitional Military Council on August 17, 2019

Led to formation of joint sovereign council with Abdalla Hamdok as Prime Minister

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(10/2021 CURRENT)THE OCT 25, 2021 COUP

Burhan and Hemidti carry out military coup overthrowing civilian counterparts

They draw power from international legitimization despite prolonged mass protests in Sudan

(12/2022) THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

In December of 2022, civilians put out a framework agreement signed onto by SAF and RSF + civil society groups and political parties meant to return to a transitional government

Key part of agreement: question of integration of the RSF into the SAF

Parties were to finalize the agreement and sign on April 1; RSF and SAF ultimately disagreed on integration timeline with RSF wanting 10 years and the SAF wanting 2

(12/2022-4/2023) THE LEAD UP TO APRIL 15

As framework agreement negotiations failed, both parties began mobilizing troops in capital of Khartoum in days leading up to April 15

Residents of Khartoum awoke to the sounds of gunfire on April 15 and by noon, the RSF had seized Meroe airport in the Northern state

Conflict today considered a battle for power between the two generals they are too far in to walk back

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FRAMING ALLIANCES

Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF):

Egypt

Israel (Foreign Ministry)

Islamists

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Ukraine (SOF)

Armed Groups

Rebel groups that had taken up arms against the central government in the Bashir Era are forced to ally with the SAF due to the RSF's ethnic cleansing campaign. They include:

Justice and Equality Movement (Gibril Ibrahim)

Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (Minni Minawi)

Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (Abdallah Yahya)

Rapid Support Forces (RSF):

Israel (Mossad)

Libya (Khalifa Haftar)

United Arab Emirates

Central African Republic

Russia (Wagner Group)

Chad

Arab Tribal Leaders

Arab tribal leaders across the Western region of Darfur have pledged their allegiance and support to the RSF, with members of the tribes across the Sahel crossing into Sudan to join the RSF's assault as well.

Key tribes include: Beni Halba, Tarjam, Habaniya, Fallata, Misseriya, Taaysha, Rizeigat

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IS THERE AN END IN SIGHT?

THE STATE OF NEGOTIATIONS

Effort: JEDDAH TALKS [MAY]

Parties involved: Externally: United States, Saudi Arabia Internally: SAF, RSF

Outcome: Discussed humanitarian ceasefire; signed Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan - Failed

Effort: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT (IGAD) [JULY]

Parties Involved: Externally: Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan Internally: RSF

Outcome: Proposed peacekeeping troops to ensure humanitarian corridor - Rejected

Effort: CAIRO TALKS (NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES) [JULY]

Parties Involved: Externally: Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, CAR, Libya Internally: SAF, RSF

Outcome: Discussed lasting ceasefire, safe humanitarian passage, political dialogue framework - Failed

Effort: JEDDAH TALKS [OCTOBER]

Parties Involved: Externally: United States, Saudi Arabia Internally: SAF, RSF

Outcome: Discussed lasting ceasefire, safe humanitarian passage, political dialogue framework - Failed

Effort: IGAD + AFRICAN UNION (AU) [DECEMBER]

Parties Involved: Externally: IGAD, EU, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United States Internally: SAF (Burhan in person), RSF

Outcome: Agreed to a face-to-face meeting in late December and ceasefire; SAF later issued a retraction - Ongoing

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The conflict in Sudan calls for the collective support of all to raise awareness about the war and aid the Sudanese people on the ground, especially when we live in nations that have been complicit in the oppression of the Sudanese people. Explore the options below and share with others. For more information, check the link in our bio.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

EDUCATE YOURSELF

Deepen your knowledge about Sudan, empowering yourself with insights into the complexities of the situation.

DONATE

Extend a helping hand to Sudan by generously donating to individuals or grassroots organizations on the ground.

CONTACT YOUR REPS.

Amplify your impact by contacting your representatives, advocating for positive change.

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working links plus image ids: instagram post with the images: https://www.instagram.com/sdn.world/p/C1GGOUBJCJn/ linktree for working links: https://linktr.ee/nasalsudan (the email ones will open your email app with a pre-written email)

FOR US CITIZENS: you can also text "SIGN PHIOTX" to 50409 for the call template, reminder to change some of the phrasings like 'I am writing to you eight months after' to 'I am calling you eight months after'

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"(black text) 6.88 million (white text) have been displaced since April 15, and (black text) 37% (white text) of the population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity, and the most food insecure are in areas affected by ongoing violence. The UN World Food Programme warns Sudan will fall into 'catastrophic hunger conditions' next year if the agency cannot provide regular and expanded assistance.

(next line) (in a yellow box) (black text) Don't turn a blind eye to Sudan this holiday. Contact your elected officials (underlined)today(underline end) and let them know that the Sudanese people need:

(next line)(no longer in yellow box)(underlined) 1. Ceasefire: (underline end)(white text) A call to an end to the brutal war with civilians at a crossfire.

(next line)(black text)(underlined) 2. Humanitarian Aid: (underline end)(white text) Increase development and humanitarian aid to NGOs supporting Sudanese people.

(next line)(black text)(underlined) 3. Regulation/Legislation: (underline end)(white text)Like the Arms Export Control Act, and enforce governmental mechanisms to prevent the export and proliferation of military-relevant items directly and indirectly to Sudan."

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"(white text) A general email template can be found on (orange text)(underlined) Sudanaction.org (white text)(underline end) for those in other countries not listed.

(next line)(in a yellow rectangle)(smaller text)(black text) It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan"

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**(a symbol with very rounded text reading "NAS" gradient-ing from left to right with green, black, and red coloring. the 'N' begins with a line on its first vertical line reaching horizontally towards the left and the 'S' ends with its top horizontal line reaching towards the right. the 'A' is taller than the 'N' and 'S', and there is one circle above each letter with the same coloring as the letters.)

Wanna help Sudan? Contact your reps. The info is all there, it takes 3 minutes.

Info available on contacting reps in US, UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia.

Contact Your Representatives for Sudan: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

Email: sudanaction.org

TEXT: Text SIGN PHIOTX to 50409

CALL: usa.gov/elected-offici…

Contact Your Representatives for Sudan: CANADA & AUSTRALIA

CANADA:

EMAIL: tinyurl.com/SudanCanadaAct…

EMAIL: tinyurl.com/SudanCanadaAct…

AUSTRALIA

EMAIL: tinyurl.com/SudanGenAction

REPS: tinyurl.com/SudanAUSAction

Contact Your Representatives for Sudan: UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND

UK

EMAIL: tinyurl.com/SudanUkAction

IRELAND

EMAIL: tinyurl.com/SudanGenAction

REPS: tinyurl.com/SudanIREAction

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Don’t turn a blind eye to Sudan this holiday. Contact your elected officials today and let them know that the Sudanese people need: 1. Ceasefire: A call to an end to the brutal war with civilians at a crossfire. 2. Humanitarian Aid: Increase development and humanitarian aid to NGOs supporting Sudanese people. 3. Regulation/Legislation: Like the Arms Export Control Act, and enforce governmental mechanisms to prevent the export and proliferation of military-relevant items directly and indirectly to Sudan. It only takes 5 minutes to #keepeyesonsudan We won’t stop mobilizing for Sudan until we get freedom,peace, and justice. #SudanActionWeek All links posted in our LinkTree.

December 20 2023

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#SudanActionWeek

6.88 million have been displaced since April 15, and 37% of the population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity,and the food insecure are in areas affected by ongoing violence. The UN World Food Programme warns Sudan will fall into "catastrophic hunger conditions" next year if the agency cannot provide regular and expanded assistance. Don't turn a blind eye to Sudan this holiday. Contact your elected officials today and let them know that the Sudanese people need:

Ceasefire: A call to an end to the brutal war with civilians at a crossfire.

Humanitarian Aid: Increase development and humanitarian aid to NGOs supporting Sudanese people.

Regulations/legislations: Like the Arms Export Control Act, and enforce governmental mechanisms to prevent the export and proliferation of military-relevant items directly and indirectly to Sudan.

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#SudanActionWeek

United States

EMAIL www.sudanaction.org Email Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Your Congressional representative in the House and Senate

TEXT SIGN PHIOTX TO 50409 Text your elected officials today and share the three demands.

CALL YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS www.usa.gov/elected-officials Using the link, find the contact information for your elected officials, and instead of "Dear Reader," say your elected officials name..

It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan

Trancript:

#SudanActionWeek Canada EMAIL tinyurl.com/SudanCanadaAction1 Send an email to Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

EMAIL tinyurl.com/SudanCanadaAction2 Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development

Australia EMAIL tinyurl.com/SudanAUSAction Find your senator with the above link and email them. You can then copy the letter to be sent from: tinyurl.com/SudanGenAction

It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan

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#SudanActionWeek

United Kingdom EMAIL tinyurl.com/SudanUKAction Email James Cleverly, Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Ireland EMAIL tinyurl.com/SudanlREAction Use the above link to find your local representative in Ireland. You can then copy the letter to be sent from: tinyurl.comsudangenaction

It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan

#SudanActionWeek

A general email template can be found on Sudanaction.org for those in other counties not listed. It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan

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#SudanActionWeek

I contacted my elected official for Sudan #SudanActionWeek

I challenge you to contact your elected officials for Sudan today It only takes 5 minutes to #KeepYourEyesonSudan