The conflict in Sudan has displaced over 10 million people, and famine threatens the lives of another 13 million. Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian, an Orwell Prize-winning journalist, recently stated:
“Sudan is the world’s gravest humanitarian disaster – but almost nobody cares.”
Recently one member of a collective action Resistance Committee has told CNN that apart from the 124 who were killed by the RSF another 200 civilians were injured, with 150 detained, at the attack on Al-Sareeha village. This is only an estimate with numbers being higher as is usually the case with warfare.
Surprisingly, this crisis receives little coverage in mainstream media. I first learned about it through an Instagram post last year, which was later removed for alleged “political insensitivity.” In an era dominated by globalization and instant access to information, it’s deeply troubling how the plight of millions is largely ignored.
Despite being labeled the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, many people remain unaware of the situation. When I discuss it with those who consider themselves informed, they often express shock and sympathy for the victims. Yet, the conversation quickly shifts, and the urgency fades away. A more serious and sustained engagement with this issue is essential; we need to move beyond fleeting sympathy to foster meaningful dialogue and action.
