Sudan's Silent Slaughter
How many more deaths must occur before Sudan's guns fall silent? Sudan's civil war has destroyed the
lives of innocent civilians with estimates over 100,000+ killed and millions displaced. The Rescue.org
says it is among the world's most serious humanitarian crises with many hospitals closing, food supplies
collapsing and evidence mounting of mass killings and mass graves – essentially, it's like a city
disappearing before our eyes, as we turn away.
According to Al Jazeera, the humanitarian disaster has also spread to other countries as refugees fleeing
Sudan create waves of suffering — like ripples in the water after a single rock is thrown in.
Others argue that the international community can't intervene in the conflict, or if it intervenes it will
worsen the conflict, or simply the international community should focus only on internal emergencies.
However, this is like saying you can't save someone who is drowning in a river because the current is
very strong — doing nothing only allows the tragedy to continue.
Establishing humanitarian corridors, implementing targeted sanctions, and conducting independent
investigations into atrocities don’t cause the war — they prevent further atrocities against civilians and
hold perpetrators accountable.
Sudan does not require more sympathy; it requires solution: continued humanitarian assistance,
pressure on those providing cover for violence and true justice for victims before another life is lost. Isn't
it time to end this inhumanity or should we remain evasive while others suffer?
How many more deaths must occur before Sudan's guns fall silent? Sudan's civil war has destroyed the
lives of innocent civilians with estimates over 100,000+ killed and millions displaced. The Rescue.org
says it is among the world's most serious humanitarian crises with many hospitals closing, food supplies
collapsing and evidence mounting of mass killings and mass graves – essentially, it's like a city
disappearing before our eyes, as we turn away.
According to Al Jazeera, the humanitarian disaster has also spread to other countries as refugees fleeing
Sudan create waves of suffering — like ripples in the water after a single rock is thrown in.
Others argue that the international community can't intervene in the conflict, or if it intervenes it will
worsen the conflict, or simply the international community should focus only on internal emergencies.
However, this is like saying you can't save someone who is drowning in a river because the current is
very strong — doing nothing only allows the tragedy to continue.
Establishing humanitarian corridors, implementing targeted sanctions, and conducting independent
investigations into atrocities don’t cause the war — they prevent further atrocities against civilians and
hold perpetrators accountable.
Sudan does not require more sympathy; it requires solution: continued humanitarian assistance,
pressure on those providing cover for violence and true justice for victims before another life is lost. Isn't
it time to end this inhumanity or should we remain evasive while others suffer?
