Sudan: War and Ashes” — A Testimony from the Heart of Tragedy at a Seminar in the Ihsan Abdel Quddous Hall, Rose al-Youssef Press Foundation in Cairo, Moderated by Prominent Journalist Magdy El-Daqqaq

The book “Sudan: War and Ashes – My Testimony to an Era of Collapse” by Dr. Abdelaty Elmannaee will be discussed at the Ihsan Abdel Quddous Hall at the Rose al-Youssef Press Foundation in Cairo on the evening of Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m., in a cultural gathering that revisits, through the pages of the book, the memory of war and the profound human suffering and transformations it has left in the lives of the Sudanese people.

The seminar will be moderated by prominent journalist Mr. Magdy El-Daqqaq, in a discussion that goes beyond a conventional reading of the book to open a window onto one of the most brutal and complex periods in Sudan’s modern history, through the testimony of a man who lived through the details of the war and witnessed firsthand its social and humanitarian consequences.

The book takes readers into the heart of the Sudanese experience during the years of conflict, as Dr. Abdelaty Elmannaee documents scenes and experiences he personally witnessed and records the profound changes brought about by the war in people’s lives, as well as the challenges it imposed on Sudanese society. The narrative combines firsthand testimony from the field with the reflections of a man who found himself witnessing a homeland torn apart by war while its people continued to hold on to the hope of survival and the restoration of normal life.

“Sudan: War and Ashes” does not merely recount events. It also seeks to preserve an important part of Sudan’s human memory during an exceptional period and to give a voice to the daily suffering that may otherwise disappear behind news headlines and statistics of casualties and displacement. In doing so, the book ensures that personal stories remain present as one of the deepest and most meaningful dimensions of the history of wars.

The event is expected to feature an open discussion with the author about the perspectives and testimonies presented in the book, the importance of documenting national and human memory during times of crisis, and the role of literature, culture, and writing in resisting oblivion and preserving the experiences of peoples for future generations.

The seminar is being held as part of the cultural activities of the Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Cairo, reflecting its role in strengthening cultural and intellectual ties between the Egyptian and Sudanese peoples. It also reaffirms that, even during the darkest times of war, culture remains a space for dialogue, the preservation of memory, and the building of hope.