Dear Yassmin. Thank you for continuing to write, for continuing to be a focal point that people can see. The genocidal devastation in Sudan is so wrong. That its not seen by white peoples of the world is such a powerful indicator of the level of racism and white supremicism that pervades the whole globe, of how far we are from universal human rights of an ‘international rules based order’.
I hadn’t thought until just now how the road safety edict for cyclists of ‘be seen be safe’ applies such much more widely!
Even then we know from the genocidal devastation being inflicted on Palestinians that being seen is only step 1.
But it’s an essential start. Thanks for the prompt to help amplify your voice
Lissa fi khowajat irlandeen mushtaq lel ballad al sudan. Cann mabsoot jiddan fi ondurman,medhani wa el dueim. Aanisink,ana ma allumta ektib al araby..lissa bad arbaeen senna bitlellum shewia.
I met my wife on the banks of the white nile ..we remember ....
Your words are a profound testament to resilience and the enduring power of voice. Reading this, I feel humbled by your honesty and the courage it takes to bear your soul in a world that so often looks away. Your writing doesn’t just inform - it confronts, challenges, and awakens. It reminds us that behind the statistics and headlines, there are lives, histories, and deep pain that deserve to be seen and acknowledged.
I won’t pretend to understand the full weight of what you carry, but we do hear you, and we do care. Your ability to transform your pain into words that demand attention is a gift, not just to yourself but to everyone willing to truly listen. Sudan’s story - and your story - matters. Thank you for sharing it, even when it feels like shouting into the void. May your voice continue to cut through the silence and inspire others to see, to care, and to act. You are heard.
Thank you for writing this, Yassmin. As journalists, we have a responsibility to make sure Sudan stays in the headlines. Earlier this year I spoke to Hiba Morgan, Al-Jazeera's Sudan correspondent and the last reporter based in Khartoum. She described what she could see around her - bodies in the street, mortar shells, artillery fire in the background as we spoke - and why she will remain there. If you're interested, the episode is here:
The cognitive dissonance must be so jarring. And the fear. Thinking of your family and hope all your loved ones are safe and stay safe. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. If you ever just want a cry over lunch, you know where I am. Writing about such pain CAN be easier than talking - as you say, no interruptions, no (unhelpful) responses before you've said your piece.
Dear Yassmin. Thank you for continuing to write, for continuing to be a focal point that people can see. The genocidal devastation in Sudan is so wrong. That its not seen by white peoples of the world is such a powerful indicator of the level of racism and white supremicism that pervades the whole globe, of how far we are from universal human rights of an ‘international rules based order’.
I hadn’t thought until just now how the road safety edict for cyclists of ‘be seen be safe’ applies such much more widely!
Even then we know from the genocidal devastation being inflicted on Palestinians that being seen is only step 1.
But it’s an essential start. Thanks for the prompt to help amplify your voice
Thank you, Janet. Step one, and onwards we go...
Shukran.
I lived there and loved it a long time ago. There are a few of us here.
J
love this <3
Lissa fi khowajat irlandeen mushtaq lel ballad al sudan. Cann mabsoot jiddan fi ondurman,medhani wa el dueim. Aanisink,ana ma allumta ektib al araby..lissa bad arbaeen senna bitlellum shewia.
I met my wife on the banks of the white nile ..we remember ....
wallahi alaraby ma bataal! fursa s3eeda ya joe, inshallah yowm min alyam nitlaga 3n shar3 alneel marra taniya... inshallah.
Your words are a profound testament to resilience and the enduring power of voice. Reading this, I feel humbled by your honesty and the courage it takes to bear your soul in a world that so often looks away. Your writing doesn’t just inform - it confronts, challenges, and awakens. It reminds us that behind the statistics and headlines, there are lives, histories, and deep pain that deserve to be seen and acknowledged.
I won’t pretend to understand the full weight of what you carry, but we do hear you, and we do care. Your ability to transform your pain into words that demand attention is a gift, not just to yourself but to everyone willing to truly listen. Sudan’s story - and your story - matters. Thank you for sharing it, even when it feels like shouting into the void. May your voice continue to cut through the silence and inspire others to see, to care, and to act. You are heard.
Thank you, truly. 💝💝💝
Thank you for writing this, Yassmin. As journalists, we have a responsibility to make sure Sudan stays in the headlines. Earlier this year I spoke to Hiba Morgan, Al-Jazeera's Sudan correspondent and the last reporter based in Khartoum. She described what she could see around her - bodies in the street, mortar shells, artillery fire in the background as we spoke - and why she will remain there. If you're interested, the episode is here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UVkYenouMJS3POe8u9fSt?si=XPWwseTCTCqoPZ9XUsZOnQ
Thanks for all you're doing.
Thanks for the link - Hiba Morgan is incredible mashallah, so will be glad to listen to the interview. May we keep Sudan in the headlines. Yx
The cognitive dissonance must be so jarring. And the fear. Thinking of your family and hope all your loved ones are safe and stay safe. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. If you ever just want a cry over lunch, you know where I am. Writing about such pain CAN be easier than talking - as you say, no interruptions, no (unhelpful) responses before you've said your piece.
Thank you, Louie. Appreciate you deeply <3
❤️❤️❤️
Thank you as Janet #1 wrote, for being a focal point. Thank you for opening my heart & mind to read and support a wide variety of Sudanese people.
I don't expect you to "bend or contort" here. This is your space to write from the heart. 🙏
Thanks for sharing the video Yassmin—a human at one with nature. Peace and justice to all.