Unraveling Sudan's Complex Tapestry: History, Conflict, and Hope for the Future | Aida Abbashar

In this profound episode of our podcast series, we engage in a crucial conversation with Aida Abbashar, delving deep into the intricate socio-political fabric of contemporary Sudan. Aida, serving as a Research Assistant for the LSE Middle East Centre's project 'Understanding the Barriers and Enablers to Women's Leadership in Sudan' and a PhD candidate at Durham University, offers invaluable insights into Sudan's ongoing crisis through the prism of historical context and constitutional development.

0:00 Introduction to Discussion on Sudan's Socio-Political Landscape
2:50 Post-Independence Political History of Sudan in the 1950s
4:30 Overview of Omar Al-Bashir's Rule and Impact
11:10 Current Socio-Political Dynamics in Khartoum
13:47 Lead-Up to the Events of April 15th
22:47 Detailed Explanation of April 15th Events
27:36 Addressing Misconceptions About Sudan
30:00 Role of Neighborhood Resistance Committees
37:23 State of Sudanese Institutions Amid Conflict
39:19 Post-Colonial Achievements in Africa
41:00 Egypt's Historical Influence on Sudan
44:30 Recommended Literature on Sudan's History and Politics

Aida Abbashar is a Research Assistant for the LSE Middle East Centre's project 'Understanding the Barriers and Enablers to Women's Leadership in Sudan' and a PhD candidate at Durham University. Her research is pivotal in exploring the nuanced history of constitution-making in Sudan, shedding light on the roles played by different actors, policies, and events in shaping the nation's constitutional landscape. Aida's broader research interests encompass Sudanese political history and the interplay of racialized and gendered narratives within Sudanese society.

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[moniquebellamy]

She was excellent at giving a thorough overview!

[DRS]

To be informed by such appropriate, objective and credentialed figures really feels like a privilege when comparing the work of this channel and their guests to typical/traditional sources in the west.

[ismailmoussa]

ثورة الإنقاذ الوطني
National Salvation Revolution

[bkkkaa]

Very opinionated account from the guest
Stating one fact and missing on alot of fact
My Impression at 12min in the interview