The ongoing internal conflict in Sudan, which began in 2023, has led to the destruction of health facilities, schools, and housing, displacing over 12 million people and leaving around 30 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Historical sites, libraries, academic institutions, and museums across the country have been severely damaged and looted. This paper highlights how increasing public engagement and preservation efforts by local communities—supported by national and international institutions—have proven to be a vital means for Sudanese people to safeguard their collective memory and cultural heritage, even in the face of widespread violence, massacres, and senseless destruction.
Public Engagement and Heritage Resilience amid Sudan’s Ongoing Political Conflict
Elena Garcea
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
2026-01-01
Abstract
The ongoing internal conflict in Sudan, which began in 2023, has led to the destruction of health facilities, schools, and housing, displacing over 12 million people and leaving around 30 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Historical sites, libraries, academic institutions, and museums across the country have been severely damaged and looted. This paper highlights how increasing public engagement and preservation efforts by local communities—supported by national and international institutions—have proven to be a vital means for Sudanese people to safeguard their collective memory and cultural heritage, even in the face of widespread violence, massacres, and senseless destruction.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
