Since its independence on 1/1/1956, Sudan has witnessed a series of military coups. The first was the failed attempt led by Ismail Kabida, who attempted to overthrow the first national government headed by Ismail al-Azhari. This was followed by the first successful coup led by Lieutenant General Ibrahim Abboud in November 1958 against al-Azhari's elected government.

The recent floods in Pakistan have devastated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, while other regions struggle with waterlogged streets that have turned daily life into a hazard. The tragedy of lost lives and livelihoods in KPK has left people shaken. What’s most troubling is the absence of proper rescue equipment—making many question the government’s capacity to respond.

The background history of colonialism of Sudan is important for us to understand, but also the history of governance in the region of Sudan itself. It has been argued that British Imperialization in the 19th century created the conditions that have encouraged Sudan to be divided and in conflict.

 Over the past few months, we have been inundated with reports of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and the deaths of the aid seekers in Gaza. The organization which is backed by the US and the Jewish entity has been condemned by the UN and over 170 humanitarian charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs),