A STANDING OVATION FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SUDAN

They are bold, Confident, outspoken and focused. As much as asser�ve nce they decide to March up or iden�fy a loca�on to demonstrate a sit-in, they do it loud and clear.

This new genera�on of young Sudanese is not a echo but rather a voice.

A voice that is not just any other voice.

But rather a voice inspired by a history of non-violent ac�ons that work.

In 1956, Sudan achieved its independence from Britain without a war.

Independence was gained by nonviolent mobilisa�on from bo�om up.

In 1964 and in 1984 both the military governments of Ibrahim Abboud and jaafar Numeiri , we're respec�vely overthrown by nonviolent revolu�ons.

Thus it comes as no surprise that the present genera�on has taken on the mantle of non-violent ac�ons from its forefathers.

Aided by the social media pla�orms such as whatsapp, facebook and twi�er.

These pla�orms have helped the Young people of Sudan to effec�vely mobilize from the lowest local level to the highest professional level.

Due to this methodology ; change is building up from the grassroots to as far as in the highest office of government.

Young professionals, women and civil ac�vists have all formed groups to March for changes and sit-ins that exert pressure against tyranny and dictatorship.

It's was the tac�cs of non-violent ac�ons that overthrew the 30yrs old dictatorial regime of Bashir between 2018-2019.

Obviously, the overthrow of Bashir a�er oppressively ruling Sudan for 30yrs was a catalyst.

And evidence that nonviolent ac�ons worked for the forefathers and they can s�ll be effec�ve for the sons and daughters of the forefathers.

Young people in Sudan use nonviolent ac�ons in the fight against military dictatorship and other social challenges.

In July 2020 the Young people of Sudan staged 14 sit-ins across Sudan demanding security against ca�le the� plus the ous�ng of corrupt leaders.

Historically most nonviolent ac�ons are unsustainable.

And this is a major challenge to many nonviolent actors.

However the Young people of udan have developed be�er ways to sustain ac�vity even when authori�es shut down internet availability.

Presently democracy has not been fully restored in Sudan but the Young people of Sudan con�nue to press hard.S

By ins�tu�onalizing their nonviolent ac�ons.

They do this by building synergies with other democracy seeking advocates around the world.

Most importantly with advocacy groups such the United States Ins�tute of Peace.

Another organisa�on is called Hadhreen, this one has borne treatment costs for thousands who have been injured during protests , and has provided financial support to the families of the deceased.

Where the deceased were killed during a military crack down of the nonviolent actors.

According to a report by the New Humanitarian, the most recent wave of protests by the Young people of Sudan is to ensure a revolu�on and not a return to the statusquo.

They demand a civilian government and not a military government.

The young people of Sudan deserve a standing ova�on because through nonviolent, nothing will stop them from confron�ng the military generals.

This so because their pursuit of a poli�cal and