Introduction Most of the studies on the phenomenon of extremism agree that it is not related to a specific religion, culture, ethnicity or civilization, rather, it is a human phenomenon, like all phenomena that can exist at any time and in any place; Noting that there is a possibility of a central element or central […]
Sudan Democracy First Group Sudanese Initiative for Countering Violent Extremism Documentary: Getting Out of the Maze, a Sudanese Vision of Violent Extremism 20 September 2018 In 2017, Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) launched the Sudanese Initiative for Countering Violent Extremism, which aims to draw attention to the roots and dangers of the increasing prevalence of […]
On the passing of a hero: Goodbye Dr. Amin Maki Madani 31st August 2018 Today, on Friday 31st of August 2018, we mourn the passing of Dr Amin Maki Madani, the human rights, democracy and law fighter and hero, who passed away earlier today. Dr Amin was one of Sudan’s greatest heroes through his tremendous […]
The Suspension of Hurriyat Online Newspaper The Sudanese civil and political circles and those concerned with the Sudan were shocked by the news that the management of Hurriyat online newspaper has decided to suspend the publishing of the newspapers due to financial reasons and lack of funding from donors. It worth noting that during the […]
Sudan Democracy First Group Justice and accountability in Sudan Commemorating the 4th of March as a Day for Justice and Accountability in Sudan The Sudan Liberation Movement – MM (SLM-MM) issued a statement in commemoration of the 8thanniversary of the International Criminal Court’s decision to charge several Sudanese government officials and the ruling National Congress Party […]
On 5th of March 2017, the Sudan People Liberation Movement North (SPLM-N) released 125 Prisoners of War (PoW) affiliated to the Sudanese government forces and militias. This operation came to be known as the Goodwill Operation. The initiative was accomplished through an effective facilitation by the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The transfer of the released […]
The convening of the Sudanese Civil Society Initiative (CSI) General Assembly is a step in the right direction Dr. Amin Maki Madani; President of the CSI and a member of the Board of Directors of SDFG Date: 14 January 2016 Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) congratulates the Sudanese Civil Society Initiative (CSI) on convening its […]
Statement from Sudan Democracy First Group: Nirtiti massacre in Central Darfur exposes the criminal nature of Bashir’s regime 2 January 2017 On the first day of 2016, and only one day after President Bashir’s announcement of a one-month cease fire in the three conflict zones, the Sudanese Army and its allied militias attacked the area […]
6 April 2016 From 29 to 31 March, Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) held the sixth annual meeting of its Board of Trustees. The meeting addressed several internal organizational issues and reviewed the role played by SDFG in the political and civil dynamics in Sudan, making several decisions in that regard. The Board welcomed its […]
8 March 2016 On the 8th March this year, we at Sudan Democracy First Group (SDFG) celebrate International Women’s Day. While we mark the struggle of Sudanese women for peace, equality, justice and democratic change, and the continuous efforts by civil society groups to advocate for gender justice and equity within society. Sudanese women and […]
