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Second edition of the bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Sudanese Anarchist Gathering.
the pdf of the English version can be downloaded here.
Statement of the Anarchist Group of Sudan
From our deep understanding of social revolution as
anarchists and our revolutionary duty, we present our
perspective and proposals for solutions concerning our
beloved homeland and its people.
We have witnessed how political forces, alongside their ally,
the Janjaweed, and the same forces that conspired with them
to violently disperse the sit-in and kill Sudanese youth, have
now agreed to divide the country after failing in their attempt
to fully control it.
The Sudanese street, which united with conscious
revolutionary spontaneity under clear slogans—"The military
to the barracks, the Janjaweed must dissolve"—is now facing
an attempt by all the forces it stood against to slaughter its
revolution.
The Janjaweed’s adoption of revolutionary principles, along
with their allies, is nothing but empty slogans devoid of
meaning. The wolf is trying to wear the sheep’s wool. We
therefore warn revolutionaries worldwide against falling for
their vile tricks. Any support directed towards political forces
in Sudan ultimately serves the counter-revolution and buries
it.
Just as counter-revolutionary forces have always sought to
criminalize revolutionary action, the propaganda of the
former regime is intensifying. We categorically reject the
exploitation of the Sudanese people’s sacrifices in defending
themselves against the imperialist partitioning project, carried
out by political forces affiliated with the former regime. The
Sudanese people fought against the Janjaweed in self-defense,
not for political gain or power.
A Message to the Revolutionaries
The Janjaweed, their political allies, and the remnants of the
former regime are enemies of the revolution. This fact has not
changed, and the revolution continues. We urge you to reject
the racial supremacist discourse that has spread during this
war and to unite against the systematic war propaganda. Do
not be dragged behind ideological propaganda; instead, assess
the revolutionary situation truthfully.
The right to self-defense is a natural right. We do not oppose
anyone defending themselves, their land, or their family—this
is an inherent human right.
We have witnessed horrific crimes committed by the warring
factions. While we stand firmly against the Janjaweed until
they are completely dissolved, we also condemn all
unjustified crimes committed by state forces. Even under
oppressive laws, the right to self-defense is recognized, and
legal frameworks exist for addressing crimes. We reject the
extrajudicial application of justice, as it only perpetuates
cycles of revenge. Crime cannot be countered with another
crime.
We call upon revolutionaries to unite behind the idea of
mutual aid and solidarity, so we may rise from the wreckage
of these schemes that seek to bury the revolution. And we say
this: Whoever tries to bury the revolution, know that
revolution is a seed—once buried, it will only grow into
stronger and more fruitful trees.
Long live the revolution!
Long live freedom!
22nd of February, 2025
News from the Anarchist group of Sudan (early April)
"We are pleased to announce that the construction work on
the new headquarters is complete and that our activities will
soon resume.
This was made possible thanks to the support of the CNT-AIT
and all the individuals and associations around the world
who participated in the fundraising.
However, we still need support for our upcoming projects."
If you would like to participate in the solidarity fundraising,
your donations can be made by bank transfer (contact us at
contact@cnt-ait.info for our bank details) or via the
electronic platform:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/cntait1
(please check "Send money to an individual" to reduce bank
fees). Send an email to contact@cnt-ait.info to inform us of
your donation, and we will inform you of its use.
Donors list number 2:
Carlos CL 20; Mýšačka Records / Priama Akcia AIT 380;
Esteban BC 1000; FAI Italia 3500; Yves Michel D 500; Calais
60 support collective; CNT-AIT Toulouse 33.5; Quynh L 17.55;
Alex B 43.87; Jonathan L 56.92; Joke K 100; Daniele C 56.81;
Antoine D 50; Joseph K 30; Marlene A 10; Pierre-Henri Z 15;
The Ephemeral 63 215; Odile and Miguel O 20; HB 100;
Anthony V 144.51; Nicolas IP 500; Ashley W 12.79; Kevin H
100; Jake F 115.11; Frédéric C 5; Cyrielle C 100 (total:
7316.06)
Total transferred to Sudan: 6800
Total transferred to Sudanese migrant solidarity groups: 500
Tunisian General Labor Union UGTT : Reform from Within, Possibility or Mirage?
The Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) has always been
a central force on the Tunisian political and social scene, but
at the same time it suffers from a fundamental contradiction
between its historical role as an incubator of workers'
struggles and its transformation into a calcified bureaucratic
institution. The central question here is: can the union be
reformed from within, or is any attempt to do so merely a
reproduction of the logic of the state itself within trade
unionism?
The Fundamental Contradiction: Union or Institution?
The union emerged in the context of the struggle against
colonialism and subsequently established itself as a mediator
between workers and the authorities in the era of the national
state. However, over time, it ceased to be a mere tool of
struggle and became an integral part of the state's institutional
structure, negotiating within a political and economic system
that maintains the domination of capital. This is where the
main contradiction emerges: a union that is supposed to
represent the working class, but which is ultimately subject to
the logic of the state, that is, to the logic of hierarchy,
representation, and negotiation instead of direct confrontation.
Reform from Within: Possibility or Mirage?
Some believe it is possible to reform the union by restoring
the spirit of struggle within it, but this idea ignores the deep
structure that governs it. Just as the state cannot be reformed
to become "horizontal" without losing its essence as a tool of
repression, any attempt at "democracy" within the union runs
up against the walls of its inherent bureaucracy, where every
internal rebellion becomes a new project of containment. Any
internal reform is, ultimately, a reproduction of the same
model with new faces.
The Revolutionary Alternative: Overcome, Not Reform. If the
problem lies in the structure itself, the solution cannot be a
patchwork, but a radical one. The alternative lies not in union
reform, but in moving beyond it to forms of worker self-
organization: workers' councils, horizontal unions, structures
independent of any bureaucratic representation.
Revolutionary union action cannot be an official institution,
but must be a dynamic movement that rejects the logic of
mediation and seeks to create a genuine working-class force
outside the framework of the state and the market. Towards a
New Horizon for Union Action The insistence of some on
wanting to reform the Tunisian General Labor Union amounts
to wanting to reform the state itself from within: an illusion
that drags the workers' struggle into the quagmire of formal
reforms. The alternative is not to recycle the same
bureaucratic mechanisms, but to build independent structures
of struggle based on direct democracy and collective action.
Transcendence, not reform, is the only path to truly freeing
workers from the constraints of bureaucracy and the logic of
the state.
NC (Tunisia)
El-Fasher: The City That Anarchists
Support in Its Self-Defense
Since its formation, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),
known as the Janjaweed, have practiced racial supremacy
and genocide against the people of Darfur with the support
of Omar al-Bashir and the central authority in Khartoum.
The Janjaweed have turned the city into a massive military
camp by burning villages around it and devastating towns
across Darfur, especially El-Geneina, where some of the
most horrific modern ethnic massacres have taken place. In
one of their brutal acts, the RSF gathered indigenous
Massalit people in a water drainage area and buried them
alive. Videos recorded by the perpetrators themselves show
victims pleading to be shot rather than buried alive.
This horrifying image is deeply ingrained in the minds of
El-Fasher’s residents and social communities, making it
clear that surrendering to the Janjaweed means being
exterminated alive.
That is why they have decided to defend themselves.
As for the army, it holds onto the city for military
purposes, but after its withdrawal from Zalingei and Wad
Madani, it is no longer a trusted force for the people.
Meanwhile, the armed resistance movements that have
taken up arms against the Janjaweed have significant
ethnic ties to the city's population.
However, at the core of the issue is the fact that the RSF
does not engage in direct battles with military factions but
instead bombards civilians indiscriminately, targeting
markets and hospitals. This was evident in the complete
destruction of Zamzam camp, the largest refugee camp for
those fleeing Janjaweed atrocities, where its residents were
shelled using Emirati-supplied artillery.
The United Arab Emirates has provided substantial support
to the RSF to divide the country, supplying them with
drones that destroy civilian infrastructure, along with
mortar shells and ammunition, including 120mm, 125mm,
and 130mm rounds—used in some of the most brutal
indiscriminate bombings aimed at forcibly displacing the
population. The UAE’s support is driven by its desire to
control Darfur’s gold, land, and livestock wealth, aligning
with the ambitions of the Dagalo mafia to dominate the
region. Their formation of a new government now lays
bare their true intentions of fueling war, which anarchists
have long recognized.
Yet, despite this extensive financial and military backing,
the unwavering determination of the city’s people and their
fight for survival stand as an unbreakable force. This is a
fundamental struggle that resonates with all who carry a
revolutionary spirit and fight for freedom.
Fawaz Murtada.
