Draft:Khalid Elbashir

Khalid Abdurahman Mohamed Sharief Elbashir (Born August 13, 1991) is a Sudanese politician, activist, Founder of Sudan Peace Network, Advocate for Peace and Humanitarian Development and a Sudanese congress party member.

Early Life and Education Elbashir is a Sudanese politicaian and peace activist currently residing in Uganda. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Elbashir pursued a degree in Business Administration, from National university, Sudan, which laid the foundation for his understanding of organizational leadership and strategic management.

With the eruption of war in Sudan in 2023, he was displaced to South Sudan then Uganda, an event that significantly shaped his career and advocacy for peace.

Career and Activism Elbashir is a member of the Sudanese Congress Party holding the position of the local government secretary in Kerreri branch, Omdurman, and the founder of the **Sudan Peace Network (SPN)**, a platform established to promote peace, resolve tribal conflicts, and foster dialogue among Sudanese communities and international stakeholders. The organization works toward ending the ongoing war in Sudan through: - **Facilitating Peace Talks**: Engaging community leaders, tribal representatives, and international organizations to mediate and resolve conflicts. - **Combating Hate Speech**: Organizing workshops and training sessions to reduce harmful narratives and promote peaceful coexistence. - **Reviving Traditional Peace Alliances**: Collaborating with tribal leaders from regions like South Kordofan to rebuild cultural and traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.

Notable Projects 1. **Youth and Peacebuilding**: A project designed to educate Sudanese youth about the peacebuilding process and equip them with tools to actively participate in reconciliation efforts. 2. **Media and Peace Advocacy**: Development of comprehensive strategies to use media as a tool for combating opposing narratives and promoting unity during the Sudanese conflict.

Elbashir's work emphasizes sustainable peacebuilding and the inclusion of marginalized communities in Sudan’s transitional justice processes.

Vision and Goals Elbashir aspires to: - Contribute to the reconstruction of Sudan, starting with Khartoum as a model city for post-conflict rebuilding. - Expand SPN’s initiatives internationally to include partnerships with governments and NGOs in East Africa. - Promote democratic governance and transitional justice as cornerstones for Sudan’s future.

Personal Life Elbashir was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, and went back to Sudan in 2006 to complete his high school and college, right after college he went to the United Arab Emirates working for companies like Aramex and Al-Abbar group. In 2019 he decided to go back to Sudan and participate in the Sudanese revolution that led to خverthrow of Al-Bashir's Regime. Elbashir is divorced with no kids.

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