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Articles by Hala Al-Karib
It is time for a ceasefire in Sudan and a new way forward
The Sudan war erupted on the morning of April 15, 2023, more than 1,000 days ago. The conflict has sown destruction across the country, killing tens of thousands of people and robbing millions of their livelihoods and their homes. Sudan, for me and for millions of Sudanese people, is not a story to analyse; it is our past, present and future on this planet. Simply put, this is our life.
As violence against women rises in Sudan, frontline groups need urgent support
This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. By Hala al-Karib IT was midday on 15 April 2023 – the day Sudan’s war broke out – that human rights monitors received reports of sexual violence for the first time. Soldiers from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had broken into a house and were raping a woman inside. The woman’s screams for help drew neighbours together, and the perpetrators quickly fled.
As violence against women rises in Sudan, frontline groups need urgent support
Series Mutual aid in Sudan An ongoing series of articles exploring grassroots responses to the world's biggest humanitarian crisis. More of this in-depth coverage Republish this article It was midday on 15 April 2023 – the day Sudan’s war broke out – that human rights monitors received reports of sexual violence for the first time. Soldiers from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had broken into a house and were raping a woman inside.
Beyond the Headlines: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Sudan
Since the eruption of conflict in Sudan in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country has descended into a dire humanitarian crisis. In particular, reports from survivors, humanitarian agencies, and human rights organizations point to a disturbing pattern of rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, and other forms of sexual violence being used to terrorize, humiliate, and displace civilians, particularly women and girls, but also men and boys.
Charting the course forward to realize lasting change for girls Original
Girls living in global regions of lowest income and most affected by crises of climate and conflict are among the most disadvantaged people on the planet. The data on this demographic is shocking: UNICEF estimates girls under the age of 16 account for half of all sexual assaults; 41,000 girls are forced into marriage every day; and 122 million girls are out of school, including 34 million of primary school age. On Dec. 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared Oct.
Sudan - the Violence Is a Symptom of a Profound Collective Failure
The ongoing conflict is an existential threat to the very idea of Sudan, not to be solved by negotiations featuring the usual suspects working on the old power-sharing formula. Five years ago, Sudan was a tale of optimism, democratic transition and stability. Today, the UN secretary-general describes it as a "humanitarian travesty", even as the UN's Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, warns of the risk of genocide in Darfur.
The Violence Is A Symptom Of A Profound Collective Failure
Five years ago, Sudan was a tale of optimism, democratic transition and stability. Today, the UN secretary-general describes it as a “humanitarian travesty”, even as the UN’s Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, warns of the risk of genocide in Darfur. We are witnessing a campaign of atrocities and bloodbaths, hunger and disease. Millions of Sudanese people fleeing their homes, hunted by armed militia and aerial bombardments, stalked by poverty and a campaign of deliberate starvation.
Sudan: The violence is a symptom of a profound collective failure | African Arguments
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Sudan: The violence is a symptom of a profound collective failure
Five years ago, Sudan was a tale of optimism, democratic transition and stability. Today, the UN secretary-general describes it as a “humanitarian travesty”, even as the UN’s Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, warns of the risk of genocide in Darfur. We are witnessing a campaign of atrocities and bloodbaths, hunger and disease. Millions of Sudanese people fleeing their homes, hunted by armed militia and aerial bombardments, stalked by poverty and a campaign of deliberate starvation.
Sudan: Violent Conflict in Sudan Has Impacted On Nearly Every Aspect of Women's Lives
United Nations — I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women's rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis. Sadly, my country, Sudan, which is currently going through one of the most gruesome atrocities in Africa, illustrates the consequences of failing to do so.
Hala Al-Karib, Women’s Rights Activist, Calls For International Investigation Into War Crimes In Sudan
News & Current Affairs On October 29, 2023, Hala Al-Karib, a prominent advocate for women's rights, called upon the UN Security Council to initiate an inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity that occurred in Sudan six months ago. She urged this action to be based on the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Violent Conflict in Sudan Has Impacted on Nearly Every Aspect of Women’s Lives
Africa, Armed Conflicts, Democracy, Gender, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Reprint | | Print | UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 2023 (IPS) - I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women’s rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis.
Violent Conflict in Sudan Has Impacted on Nearly Every Aspect of Women’s Lives - Sudan
By Hala al-Karib UNITED NATIONS, Oct 30 2023 (IPS) - I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women’s rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis. Sadly, my country, Sudan, which is currently going through one of the most gruesome atrocities in Africa, illustrates the consequences of failing to do so.
Gewalt und Chaos im Sudan: Wie kommt das afrikanische Land aus der Krise?
Jahrzehntelanges Regierungsversagen, Korruption, Islamismus und aufgeblasene Egos – der Krieg im Sudan hat viele Gründe. Seit fast einem Monat tobt der blutige Machtkampf zwischen den beiden wichtigsten Generälen im Land – Armeechef Abdel Fattah Burhan und seinem Rivalen, dem Milizenführer Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Mehr als 600 Tote gibt es nach UN-Angaben bereits, 700.000 Menschen wurden seit Beginn der Kämpfe vertrieben. Und ein Ende ist nicht in Sicht.
How years of impunity gave Sudan’s generals licence to destroy my country
I haven't looked at my face in the mirror since the morning of 15 April when Sudan got turned upside down by two generals battling for power, the culmination of decades of state failure, impunity, and the negligence of the international community. I don't know what I look like now. I don't want to see myself. I don't want to cry. That Saturday morning was the turning point.
How years of impunity gave Sudan’s generals licence to destroy my country
I haven't looked at my face in the mirror since the morning of 15 April when Sudan got turned upside down by two generals battling for power, the culmination of decades of state failure, impunity, and the negligence of the international community. I don't know what I look like now. I don't want to see myself. I don't want to cry. That Saturday morning was the turning point.
U.S. Must Call Out Sudan's Military Coup, Aid Democratic Transition
Three years ago, Sudanese people toppled one of the world’s longest-ruling dictators, Omar al-Bashir. The international community intervened, helping to broker a fragile power-sharing agreement that created an 11-member Sovereignty Council of military and civilian representatives to steer Sudan’s democratic transition. This agreement averted immediate instability but left the people’s demands for a civilian-led democracy unmet. This political agreement was shattered on Oct.
Keeping Sudan on the U.S. Terrorism Blacklist Won't Help the New Government Succeed
Argument Washington’s refusal to remove Khartoum from the state sponsors of terrorism list will slow Sudan’s transition to democracy and could undermine it. Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok (C) arrives at the EU headquarters in Brussels on Nov. 11.
Sudan's youth showed us how to counter sexual violence
In Sudan, sexual violence is a persistent problem that has roots not only in misogyny, homophobia and politics of domination but also in the state's methods of consolidating power and its unconventional and destructive reliance on the militarisation of civilians. In the last 30 years, we have witnessed a fundamental transformation in Sudan's civic space and the role "civilians" play in the affairs of the state.
The Dangers Of NGO-isation Of Women's Rights In Africa
NGOs agendas in Africa depoliticise women’s rights and sideline and weaken grassroot African activism. The emancipation of women is one of the most significant aspects of social and cultural transformation around the world. Women are gradually moving to occupy more space in the public arena.
The dangers of NGO-isation of women's rights in Africa
The emancipation of women is one of the most significant aspects of social and cultural transformation around the world. Women are gradually moving to occupy more space in the public arena. However, in Africa, the history and current dynamics of women's emancipation movements are off the radar and often poorly documented beyond women associated with political parties, liberation movements, or NGOs which receive funding from the global North.
The dangers of NGO-isation of women’s rights in Africa
The emancipation of women is one of the most significant aspects of social and cultural transformation around the world. Women are gradually moving to occupy more space in the public arena. However, in Africa, the history and current dynamics of women’s emancipation movements are off the radar and often poorly documented beyond women associated with political parties, liberation movements, or NGOs which receive funding from the global North.
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