‘Sudan Balady’: A Slam Poem By Artist And Activist Emi Mahmoud

Emtithal (Emi) Mahmoud, World Champion Poet and Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency shares her deeply personal poem Sudan Balady, written to highlight the ongoing conflict in Sudan and how innocent civilians have been affected, including her loved ones.

Over 5.2 million people have been displaced by the Sudan conflict.

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‘Sudan Baladi’, is a poem by UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, slam poet and activist, Emi Mahmoud that talks about the devastating effects of conflict in Sudan. Born in Khartoum, before later moving to the United States, Emi often uses her talents to raise awareness around the refugee cause.

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