Sudan Discussion Series: The War On Civilians

Join us for a critical conversation on the ongoing war on civilians in Sudan. This discussion will examine the strategies used by warring parties, including the weaponization of people, food, and technology, as well as the broader systems of exploitation, violence, and abuse that have emerged from this conflict.

We will explore how these tactics have devastated education, driven up the cost of living, disrupted employment, and forced people to seek asylum in neighbouring countries and beyond.

The session will also highlight the power of grassroots organizing and mutual aid, including how resources are mobilized within Sudan and the importance of supporting trusted community groups that are able to respond to urgent needs in isolated areas.

Facilitator:

• Gihad Salih (@therealgsalih) — Gihad Salih is a Sudanese-American writer, recording artist, and international development professional whose work sits at the intersection of culture, community, and humanitarian action. Gihad is also known artistically as G-SALIH, a performing artist whose music explores themes of identity, self-determination, and cultural preservation.

Speakers:

• Sara Elhassan (@BSonblast) — Sara is a freelance writer and independent reporter who has been providing daily news summaries, analysis, and updates on the war in Sudan through social media. Her coverage draws on media outlets, grassroots resistance committees, and information from emergency-response teams to fill critical gaps in international media reportage.
• Bayadir Mohamed-Osman (@yourbaya)— Poet, activist, and public health professional based in the diaspora. She works on Sudanese mutual aid, diaspora initiatives, advocacy for marginalized groups, and uses her poetry and activism to raise awareness on human rights and humanitarian crises affecting Sudan.
• Tarteel Alimam (@tartola123)— A Sudanese‑American organizer, writer, and Sudan‑advocacy digital creator. Born in Sudan and raised by strong-willed grandmothers, she learned the power of community, resilience and collective care. Through her activism, nonprofit work, and social‑media presence, she uplifts Sudanese voices and amplifies calls for justice, humanitarian aid, and global attention to Sudan.
• Elbashir Idris (@elbashiridris)— Independent Sudan political analyst and human‑rights documentation activist. He has been involved in mapping and documenting human‑rights violations in Sudan, using open-source information to support civilian evacuations and contribute to accountability efforts.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Saturday, December 6th, at 2pm EST / 7pm BST / 11am PST
• Location: Zoom
• Tickets: Free

Join us for an in-depth, eye-opening discussion about the realities facing Sudanese civilians and the efforts to support them.