Sudan’s protesters built networks to fight a tyrant – today they save lives in a war

Sudan’s neighbourhood committees represent a unique blend of political and practical action. They mobilise for change while addressing immediate community needs.

In this piece in The Conversation, Lovise Aalen and Mai Azzam write about Sudan's long history of civilian-led resistance, with young people playing a key role, and about how the The Emergency Response Rooms’ ability to adapt to new challenges underscores the importance of grassroots networks in both political and humanitarian contexts.