The Radical Essence of Hope: Sudan’s Resolve

Tai Salih E-RYT® 500, YACEP® (she/her)
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4 min readSep 18, 2023

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Khartoum, Sudan

Awakening on a Sunday morning, my heart ached as the news of the Greater Nile Operating Company (GNPOC) Tower engulfed my social media feeds. This towering emblem of progress had been reduced to mere ashes, serving as a vivid reflection of the relentless turmoil that shrouds Sudan. Amidst this turmoil, two formidable warlords, General Burhan, the commander of the Sudanese Army, and Hemeti, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in a power struggle, all the while seeking to obscure the very essence of hope that ignites the Sudanese spirit.

The GNPOC Tower, an iconic edifice in Sudan, stood as an enduring testament to the nation’s unwavering resilience and aspirations. Erected in 2010, it garnered acclaim as the second most splendid architectural marvel in Khartoum, surpassed only by the Burj Al Fatih. Today, it lies in ruins, a casualty of conflicting narratives.

Official reports from the army assert that the tower fell victim to RSF rebels, who allegedly bombed it in the early hours of the day. Conversely, RSF statements vehemently declare that it was the Sudanese…

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Tai Salih E-RYT® 500, YACEP® (she/her)
Tai Salih E-RYT® 500, YACEP® (she/her)

Written by Tai Salih E-RYT® 500, YACEP® (she/her)

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