AMBASSADOR
What is HIM DUB Ambassador?
Every year a country will be chosen, depending on it’s geography, political, social and economical situation.
All members from this country will have a free access to the Festival.
How can i get my ticket ?
Send us an email to tickets@himdubfestival.com as subject: Ambassador
Documents needed: Identification or Passport
SUDAN
The history of Sudan stretches back to ancient times, home to the Kingdom of Kush, which flourished around 2500 BCE and was influential in the region.
Kush, located to the south of Egypt, was a powerful Nubian kingdom known for its military strength and architectural achievements, including the construction of pyramids. The term “Nubian” refers to the people of this region, whose cultural and linguistic roots are distinct, yet intertwined with the history of ancient Egypt.
Following the decline of Kush, Sudan was shaped by Christian kingdoms before the spread of Islam in the 7th century. The name “Sudan” itself derives from the Arabic term “Bilād as Sūdān,” meaning “Land of the Blacks,” which historically referred to the region south of the Sahara, encompassing much of what is now Sudan.
The most devastating conflict was the Darfur War (2003-2008), in which the government was accused of committing genocide against ethnic minorities. The conflict created widespread displacement, and the United Nations estimates that 300,000 people died as a result of the violence, while millions were displaced.
In 1989, Omar al-Bashir led a military coup and ruled Sudan with an authoritarian regime. His government, under the banner of Islamism, waged brutal campaigns in regions like Darfur, and he used rape as a weapon of war. In 2019, protests led by grassroots movements, especially women, forced Bashir to step down.
Women have played an indispensable role in Sudan’s revolutionary movements.
Throughout the revolution, women organized protests, mobilized communities, and became a powerful symbol of resilience. Women constituted about 70% of the protesters, demanding not only an end to Bashir’s rule but also gender equality and the right to participate in the political process.
Known as “Kandakas,” named after ancient Nubian queens, Sudanese women were at the forefront of the protests that led to the ousting of Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
The revolution was particularly marked by a violent crackdown on women activists, but their resolve was unwavering.
Grassroots organizations like No to Women’s Oppression played a crucial role in organizing demonstrations against discriminatory laws and state violence.
Despite the violent suppression of these movements, Sudanese women continue to demand justice and
equality, highlighting the centrality of gender equality in any future Sudanese state.
Sudan faces one of the worst food crises in its history, with 20.3 million people—nearly half the population—suffering from acute food insecurity. Entire regions are on the brink of famine due to disrupted supply chains, economic collapse, and climate-induced droughts.
Sudan’s instability is compounded by the involvement of regional and global powers. Russia, through the Wagner Group, exploits Sudan’s gold resources to fund operations while backing military leaders. The UAE and Saudi Arabia provide financial and logistical support to warring factions, driven by interests in Sudan’s gold and its strategic Red Sea position. China maintains investments in Sudan’s infrastructure and oil, urging stability to protect its interests. Egypt supports the SAF to ensure alignment on Nile water rights, while the rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia adds another layer of tension, with Sudan serving as a proxy battleground for influence in the region.
It is for all of these reality that we have choosen to give free acess to the Festival to Sudanese. By this very small gesture we intend to amplify awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. A country that has known many instabilities and wars, a country of rich culture and long history, a country that happends to be at the cradle of humanity.
Help us spread the word, and feel free to share with us artists, books, movies, musics from Sudan,
send us an email to : contact@himdubfestival.com