The Esnad Association for War and Disaster Victims inaugurated its monthly forum featuring the book “Articles from the Issue of the Northern Al-Jazira Catastrophe in the War of 15 April 2023” by Professor Abdel Latif Al-Bouni. The event took place at the Association’s headquarters in Nasr City, Cairo, with Professor Ibrahim Mohamed Adam, Dean of Dar El Oloum College for Science and Technology, being one of the contributors to the book’s articles.
At the opening, the Secretary-General and President of the Esnad Association in Egypt, Ms. Ameera Al-Fadil, affirmed that the people of Al-Jazira represent the essence of Sudan, describing the state as a miniature Sudan where all tribes coexist and intermarry.
Ms. Ameera noted that the insights presented by Professor Al-Bouni in his book reflect a deep understanding of the identity of Al-Jazira’s people—an aspect she found thought-provoking. She emphasized the importance of documenting Professor Al-Bouni’s knowledge, particularly his discussions on livestock and agriculture, describing the book as a gateway for all Sudanese. She added: “We are now speaking about the past and the future, but where is the present?” stressing the urgent need for documentation. She also affirmed that Esnad’s monthly forum is open to all writers and creatives.
For his part, the Dean of Dar El Oloum College for Science and Technology, Professor Ibrahim Mohamed Adam, praised the discussion of the book, describing it as a serious narrative built upon numerous stories. He explained that the work is the result of eighteen articles, along with additional published writings by the author that expand on the ideas presented in the first article, forming a comprehensive volume of 215 pages.
Professor Ibrahim delivered a historical narrative on how the war began, its consequences and outcomes, and the process of reconstruction. He emphasized that popular resistance—seen as an extension of the response to aggression—should not be limited to military action but should also include efforts toward rebuilding.
The event also included several contributions from attendees who commended the book’s documentary value and called for further documentation initiatives.