Gen. Jaber: Sudanese Drama Counter Hate Speech

Omdurman – Sudanhorizon

Lieutenant General (Engineer) Ibrahim Jaber Ibrahim, member of the Transitional Sovereign Council, affirmed that Sudanese drama embodies a noble national mission and serves as a bridge toward a unified homeland. He noted its pivotal role in shaping the collective consciousness of society, nurturing future generations, and mending the social fabric. He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to pass on accumulated expertise from one generation to the next in order to advance the drama and arts sector.

He made these remarks on Saturday while addressing a workshop for drama professionals—part of the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue—held at the Global Space Center in Omdurman. The event was attended by the Minister of Culture, Information, Antiquities, and Tourism, Khalid Al-Aisar; the Minister of Culture for Khartoum State (representing the Governor of Khartoum), Al-Tayeb Saad El-Din; and a host of drama professionals, theater artists, and media figures.
Jaber highlighted that drama serves as a true mirror of Sudanese society and a “soft power” tool that reflects its values and traditions. He described this as a “formidable responsibility” resting on the shoulders of creative artists, adding that high hopes are placed on the artistic community—across all disciplines—to produce works worthy of the Sudanese nation’s history.
He stressed the importance of formulating scientifically sound, actionable plans and establishing a communication mechanism between the state and the artistic community to elevate the quality of drama and achieve desired goals within a specific timeframe. This is to be pursued through workshops and research papers addressing issues related to art and drama in Sudan. He noted that drama has never been merely for entertainment; rather, it serves to reform, refine, and build societies. He also called upon members of the intermediate and younger generations to collaborate in sustaining the exchange of expertise, which serves as a fundamental guarantee for the development of the artistic landscape.
He highlighted the role that drama and music in schools can play in nurturing the younger generation and countering the hate speech the country has witnessed recently, emphasizing that art has the power to restore balance, foster values of tolerance, unity, and dialogue with others, and affirm that Sudan is a home for all.
He further underscored the State’s commitment to continuing its support for drama practitioners, expressing confidence in their ability to carry out whatever is necessary to advance the dramatic and artistic sectors in Sudan.

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