The power of non-violence: <i>Silmiya</i> &amp; the Sudanese Revolution

This research explores the 2018 revolution in Sudan to assess extent which adoption of non-violence led a more successful and set on path democratic governance. It investigates revolution’s main slogan, Silmiya, coming from Arabic word Salam meaning ‘peace’. Thus, nature function as well what motivates people resort will be considered. The acts point departure Fanon’s theory violence arguing that is revolutionary liberating. Ultimately, challenges normative frameworks necessity for social movements succeed Fanon theorises, sheds light power non-violence, highlights importance re-examining characteristics historically associated with such passivity or weakness.