Khalid Sidahmed from MENA Solidarity recently participated in a three-part interview with Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio, focusing on the complex and multifaceted war in Sudan. This series delves deep into the historical, geopolitical, and social dimensions of the Sudanese struggle, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play – a crucial perspective often ignored by mainstream media narratives.

Below is a summary of each part, with links to listen to the interviews in full.

Part 1: How the Revolutions of the Past Shape Today’s War

The interview opens by delving into Sudan’s long history of military coups and revolutions. It explores how weak institutions left behind by colonialism and the dominance of the military fuelled instability. The legacy of past revolutions, however, continues to inspire the ongoing fight for a civilian-led government.

Part 2: How Foreign Influence is Perpetuating the War

Sudan’s rich resources, particularly gold, are transformed into pawns in the hands of regional and international powers. This segment exposes how countries like Russia, the UAE, Iran, and even the EU, US, and former colonizer UK all play a role in fuelling the conflict through military support and smuggled resources.

Sudanese War Part 2: How Foreign Influence is Perpetuating the War

Part 3: The Effects of the War on Women and Children

This part honours the crucial role of Sudanese women in the revolution and the ongoing struggle.  They are celebrated as “Kandakas” after the strong queens of the ancient Kushite kingdom, these women are the backbone of the resistance, providing medical aid, caring for families, and fighting for a better future. The war has had a devastating impact on education, with millions of children out of school.  For girls, this increases the risk of child marriage and limited opportunities.

Sudanese War Part 3: The Effects of the War On Women And Children

This interview is a call to action for peace and democracy in Sudan. Raise awareness by sharing information online, discussing the war with your friend and family, and contacting your local media. Support the Sudanese people by donating to humanitarian organisations or doctors’ unions working on the ground. Call on the British government to stop arms flowing from Britain’s allies among the regional powers stoking the conflict into the hands of the SAF and RSF.

MENA Solidarity would like to thank Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio for allowing us to share the links to the interview series on our website. Their commitment to amplifying under-reported struggles is truly commendable.

Make your voice heard by signing the postcard addressed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging the British government to stand with the Sudanese people. For more information and resources, access the toolkit available on the MENA Solidarity website: Stop the War in Sudan toolkit

Share this motion with your union branch and advocate for its adoption: Model Motion – Stand with Sudan: Stop the War, Support the People

Download resources:

• ‘Stopping Sudan’s hidden war’ Sudan Update March 2024 – download the leaflet >>here
• ‘Why is there a war in Sudan?’ Sudan Update May 2023 – download the leaflet >>here
• ‘Stop the war in Sudan’ Sudan Update April 2023 – download the leaflet >>here
• Stop the war in Sudan / Refugees welcome A4 poster – download >>here