Community Initiative Launched to Reject Hate Speech in Khartoum State

Community groups in East Nile, Khartoum State, have launched an initiative aimed at mending the social fabric, rejecting hate speech, and promoting peaceful coexistence, led by Nazir Al-Batahin Montaser Khalid.

During a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Higher Council for Social Peace, the Nazir stressed that “the role of native administration is not limited to addressing community issues, but also includes contributing to mending the social fabric, promoting peaceful coexistence, and rejecting hate speech.”

According to community activist in East Nile Hassan Qasim Al-Sayed, who spoke to Mashaweer, the initiative comes in response to the need to rebuild trust among different segments of society following the divisions and social repercussions caused by the war.

He highlighted the importance of unifying community and grassroots efforts to confront hate speech and promote a culture of dialogue and acceptance of others.

He added that “native administration and community leaders are required to play a greater role in bringing different perspectives closer together and resolving disputes through peaceful means, helping restore social cohesion in East Nile.”

Meanwhile, Ayman Al-Houri, a member of the initiative, told Mashaweer that “the initiative seeks to create spaces for communication among different components of society and transform calls for coexistence and peace into tangible community activities and practices.”

He emphasized that “confronting hate speech requires cooperation among community leaders, journalists, young people and civil society organizations, while also encouraging narratives that unite Sudanese people and promote the values of citizenship and tolerance.”

He noted that “mending the social fabric represents a fundamental step in the post-war phase.”