Rebuilding Trust and Social Cohesion in Post-War Sudan: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract

This study examines the social, economic, and psychological impacts of the war that broke out in Sudan in April 2023, and investigates the possibility of building trust and restoring social cohesion and national unity in the country after the war. The study's main objective is to examine how to address the social consequences resulting from the war and rebuild social cohesion, as well as explore mechanisms that can contribute to achieving this. One of the key findings of the study is the difficulty of restoring trust in Sudanese society in a short period due to the widespread violations that accompanied the war; however, this can be achieved through unconventional strategies and mechanisms that draw on international and regional experiences while considering Sudan's unique context. The study also indicates that the process of building trust and restoring social cohesion will take a long time, requiring sustained efforts to achieve these goals, as well as adopting comprehensive monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to measure progress or setbacks in achieving the desired objectives, and continuously identifying areas for improvement