In the history of revolutions where people cry out for freedom, Sudan has just written a memorable page… Because in Sudan, the lines are moving. The end of the demonstrations, which began in December 2018, inaugurates a new Sovereign Council which definitively turns the page on three decades in power of Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir.
For the first time in a long time, Sudanese citizens, men and women, are speaking out. More than ever, it is time to take an interest in this country where the wind of freedom has already begun to blow. Opinion internationale has decided to focus on one of the figures of these uprisings, Madame Alaa Sanah, who will undoubtedly remain one of the icons of the Sudanese revolution.
Let’s hope that the unprecedented regime that is being put in place, combining representatives of the people and the military, will be able to respond to the promises of this new Arab spring.
Michael Taube
On August 17, 2019, in Khartoum, capital of Sudan, a historic agreement between the generals in power and the leaders of the popular protest, has finally been signed, paving the way for civilian rule, after months of popular protests. A victory that belongs in particular, perhaps especially!, to Alaa Sanah, a great figure of the Sudanese revolution.
Alaa Sanah is certainly the most famous Sudanese woman and one of the most noticed female faces of the year 2019. Standing on a car, surrounded by a crowd as far as the eye can see, the young woman aged twenty-two knew how to direct the eyes of the whole world with his revolutionary songs.
In these tragic hours (many Sudanese have fallen) and at the same time historic for her country, the beautiful Alaa bore her first name well, which in Arabic means both “elevation” and “excellence”.
The young woman has become THE symbol of women’s struggle in Sudan but also in all countries where women are far from being equal to men. In the dictatorship of Omar el Bashir, in power since 1989 and governed by laws inspired by Sharia, women had no place, they were above all victims of the system. The laws notably prevented women from gathering in public, they imposed the clothes to be worn by them and the punishments imposed on them ranged from whipping to stoning. Today the Sudanese dictator, prosecuted moreover by the International Criminal Court, is tried by the justice of his country.
The one who has become “the Queen of Nubia” for the BBC and “the Sudanese statue of liberty” for a surfer on Twitter did not hesitate to brandish her commitment loud and clear for more freedom and a better life. She thus contributed to the visibility of women in the Sudanese revolution.
And yet, she remains deeply modest, refusing to rise above the other women who have demonstrated. “I am not an icon. All revolutionaries are icons. And I am only one of them,” she told AFP. And to add: “The Sudanese woman was present in all the historical movements of the country. They went out to demonstrate to defend the cause of women and that of Sudan. They represent their country. »
After such mobilization and such popularity, one would have hoped that Alaa Sanah would have been part of the Sovereign Council formed on August 21, 2019 and chaired by the economist Abdallah Hamdok. Replacing the Military Council, it is responsible for leading the transition for just over three years in Sudan, overseeing the formation of the government (which is due to be announced on August 28) and a transitional parliament. Alaa Sanah is not finally.
Nevertheless, we will warmly greet the two women who are part of the Council (out of eleven, six civilians and five soldiers): Aisha Moussa Saeed (English teacher, activist, among the most critical of the military regime) and Raja Nicolas Abdel Massih (former police officer, former legal adviser, from the Christian minority). These, we dare to believe, will be able to give a new place to women in the Sudan of tomorrow.
Let’s hope that women’s rights and their freedoms are strengthened under this new regime!
Sofia Farhat
FRANÇAIS
“Be beautiful and open it” with Alaa Sanah, the “new queen of Nubia”, icon of the Sudanese revolution
The wave of democracy revolutions just hit Sudan and a new chapter in its history is being written.
Things are moving fast: the end of the demonstrations that started in December, 2018, have paved the way for a Sovereign Council, overthrowing Omar al-Bashir who has ruled Sudan with an iron fist for three decades.
For the first time in a long time, Sudanese citizen – men and women – speak out without fear. Thus, it is crucial to take time to analyze the changes occurring in Sudan. “International Opinion” has decided to focus on a well-noticed figure of these uprisings, Mrs. Alaa Sanah, who will remain – without any doubt – the icon of the Sudanese revolution.
Let’s all hope that the new regime, combining representatives of the people and the military, will be good enough to meet the promises of this new Arab Spring.
Michael Taube
On August 17th, 2019, in Khartoum, capital of Sudan, a historic agreement between the ruling generals and the leaders of the popular protest, was finally signed, paving the way towards a civilian leadership, months after the popular uprising started. One of the most noticed figures of the revolution is Alaa Sanah.
Today, Alaa Sanah is certainly the most famous Sudanese woman and one of the major political figures in 2019. Proudly standing on a white car and surrounded by an endless croud, the twenty-two year old woman drew the world’s attention with her revolutionary songs.
In the most tragic hours of Sudan – where more than two hundred people lost their lives for democracy – the stunning Alaa proved that she bears her name well. In Arabic, “Alaa” means “elevation” and “excellence”.
The young woman became THE symbol of the struggle of women in Sudan, but also in all countries where women are yet far from being equal to men. Women were the major victims of the dictatorship of Omar el Bashir, in place since 1989, and ruled by the Islamic law, the “Sharia”. The laws prevented women from gathering in public, they restricted their freedom to dress as they wished, and the punishments they were subjected to ranged from whipping to stoning… Thankfully, the Sudanese dictator is now prosecuted by the International Criminal Court.
Alaa Sanah, who became the new “Queen of Nubia” according to the BBC and “The Sudanese statue of Liberty” for a Tweeter user, shared loudly her commitment to more freedom and a better life in Sudan. She has thus contributed to the visibility of women in the Sudanese revolution.
And yet, she remains profoundly modest, refusing to get more attention than the other women. “I am not an icon. All of them are. And I am just one of them,” she told the FPA (French Press Agency). “Sudanese women have always been in the frontline of the historical movements. They demonstrated to defend the cause of all Sudanese women. »
After her extensive mobilization and the raise of her popularity, one would have hoped that Alaa Sanah would be part of the Sovereign Council formed on August 21st,2019, and presided by the economist Abdallah Hamdok. Replacing the Military Council, the Sovereign Council will be leading the transition for three years. It will oversee the formation of the government (whose announcement is scheduled for August 28th) and the Parliament. Nevertheless, we warmly welcome the two other women who are part of the Council (on a total of eleven, of which six civilians and five militaries): Aisha Moussa Saeed (an English teacher, an activist, among the most critical of the military regime ) and Raja Nicolas Abdel Massih (former police officer, from the Christian minority).
One dares to believe that both of them will be able to give a new place for women in tomorrow’s Sudan.
We warmly hope that the rights of women and their freedoms come out stronger under this new regime!
Sofia Farhat
ARAB
مع علاء سناح، ” ملكة النوبة الجديدة » ، أيقونة الثورة السودانية
“Be beautiful and open it”
.موجة الثورات الديمقراطية تضرب السودان الذي يكتبصفحة جديدة من تاريخه
الخطوط تتحرك: نهاية المظاهرات التي بدأت في ديسمبر 2018 ، مهدت الطريقللمجلس السيادي ،الذيأطاح عمر البشير الذي حكم السودان لمدة ثلاثة عقود.
لأول مرة منذ فترة طويلة ، المواطنين السودانيون– رجالا ونساء –يعبّرون عن مطالباتهمدون خوف. وبالتالي ، من الضروري أن نحلّل التغيرات التي تجريفي السودان. لذلكقررتصحيفةInternational opinionالتركيز على شخصية معروفةفي السودان اليوم، السيدة علاء سناح، التي ستبقى – بلا شك – أيقونة الثورة السودانية.
نأمل أن النظام الجديد، الذي يجمعكل مابين ممثلي الشعب والجيش،سيحترممبادئ الربيع العربي.
Michael Taube
في ١٧ اغسطس ٢٠١٩ ف في الخرطوم ، عاصمة السودان ت تمّ امضاء اتفاق تاريخي ما بين الجنرالات الحاكمين وقادة الاحتony الاتفاق يفتح صفحة جديدة للسلطة المدنيّة، شهور بعد بداية المظاهربلات المظاهربلات ومن ضمن المتاظاهرين لقد برزت السيّدة علاء سناح ، التي اصبحت رمزاً للثورة السودانية على الصعيد العاours
لقد حصلت علاء سناح بتلك الصفة بعد ان وقفت على ظهر سيّارة بيضاء ، و وسحبت أنظار كلّ المتظاهرين و والعاours! ـ بأغانيها الثورية. والشابّة فقط في الثانية والعشرين من عمرها…
في هذه الأوقاطالمأساويةوالتاريخيّة للسودان ishes حيث سقط فوق مائتي بهسم الديمقراتيّة ras ـبتتت strategy علاء سناح أنها تحمل فعلاً إسمها “علاء”.
وهكذا أصبحت الشابة رمزا لنضال المرأة في السودان وفي جميع البلدان حيثالمرأة ليست مساوية للرجل. حقاً، ففيديكتاتورية عمر البشيرالتي بدأتفي ١٩٨٩، لم يكن للمرأة مكان. كانت ضحيّة النظام، الذي كان يمنعها من التجمّع مع نساء أخريات في الأماكن العامّة، ويمنعها من ارتداء الملابس التي تشاء، وكانت العقوبات تجاهها قاصية جداً ؛ متى الجلد ومتى الرجم…
اليوم،الديكتاتور السوداني يُحاكم من قبل المحكمة الجنائية الدولية.
الشابّة التي أصبح“ ملكة النوبة » الحصريّةلل “بي بي سي” و” تمثال الحرية السودانية » لشخص على شبكة التواصل الإجتماعي ” تويتر»، دافعت وطالبت بشجاعة بمزيد من الحريّة وحياة أفضل في السودان. فقد ساهمتفي بروز المرأة في الثورة السودانية.
ومع ذلك، فهي لا تزال متواضعة للغاية، وترفض الارتفاع فوق باق النساء. ” أنا لست أيقونة. أنا فقط شخصاً من بين الأشخاص الذين قاموا بهذه الثورة… »، قالت علاء لوكالة “فرانس برس”. وأضافت: ” كانت المرأة السودانية حاضرة في كل المظاهرات التاريخيّة في السودان.”
في ٢١أغسطس٢٠١٩، تشكّل المجلس السياديفي السودانبرئاسة الاقتصادي عبد الله حمدوك. المجلس مسؤول عن قيادة عمليّة الإنتقال في البلد لمدّة ثلاث سنواتالإشراف على تشكيل الحكومة(من المقرر إعلانهافي ٢٨ أغسطس)وبرلمانالإنتقال.
كنا نتمنّىأن تكون علاء سناح عضواً في هذا المجلس…
ومع ذلك، نرحب ترحيبا حاراًبالامرأتين اللتين دخلتين إلىالمجلس (المشكل منستة مدنيين وخمسة جنود): السيّدة عائشة موسى سعيد (معلمة إنجليزية، من الأهم من نقدوا النظام السابق) و السيّدة راجانيكولاس عبد المسيح (ضابط شرطةمن الأقلية المسيحية).
نؤمن بأنّ المجلس الجديد سيعطي حقوق و حريّة أهم للمرأة السودانية!
صوفيا فرحات
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