The political workshop was essential for discussing how to practice democracy. Democracy, as a form of governance, requires the participation of all citizens through their rights to vote and express themselves on various matters. The Arab region, as is well known, has long suffered under authoritarian regimes.

The workshop brought together specialists in political thought, philosophy, and politics from various countries. The intellectual, political, and philosophical contributions were very enriching, and I benefited significantly from participating, especially as a representative of Sudan, which is currently torn by internal conflict as the military factions vie for power and control over the nation’s wealth.

A major point of agreement in the workshop was the necessity for future meetings to continue these discussions. Regarding the situation in Sudan, many people may not be familiar with some of the historic parties that have fought against the exploitation of Sudan. I represent one of these parties today, and we maintain a clear stance: there will be no negotiations or dialogues with any military regime that is authoritarian, dictatorial, or totalitarian. It is crucial to overthrow such regimes, and this remains our commitment.

I believe that the Sudanese people, along with the peoples of the Arab world, yearn for freedom, democracy, and justice.

In conclusion, I proposed the idea of a Charter for Defending Democracy, which I hope everyone, including the Arab Council, will consider. The idea is to establish foundational principles and values for a democratic future, and I believe that every organization, political party, group, or individual should consider signing it. We need true democracy in our countries, especially in Sudan.

Some of the key points in the proposed Charter included intellectual and political frameworks aimed at promoting democracy. I hope that this Charter will be well-received and that it will be presented in an improved way during upcoming meetings.