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📊 Sudan Crisis by the Numbers
🎥 Shocking Media Reports Spark Action
The campaign comes in direct response to explosive reports by France 24 and Euronews, which, in collaboration with members of the EUB network, provided evidence demonstrating the use of chemical weapons against civilians by the Sudanese Armed Forces. These reports have galvanized international attention to what activists call a “forgotten crisis” unfolding in Sudan.
The media campaign in Europe represents a continuous effort to support human rights organizations calling on the EU and international community to demand that Sudanese Armed Forces cease the use of chemical weapons, implement an immediate ceasefire, and allow humanitarian aid to reach the suffering population.
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☠️ Chemical Weapons Allegations
Reports indicate the deployment of chlorine gas by the Sudanese army against its own people, particularly in areas around Khartoum. The use of such weapons violates international humanitarian law and echoes the horrors of conflicts the world vowed never to repeat. The international community faces mounting pressure to investigate these allegations and hold perpetrators accountable.
💬 Voices from the Campaign
Andy Vermaut – Journalist & Human Rights Defender
“Egypt, our neighbor across the sands, has aligned itself with the Sudanese Armed Forces, offering support that sustains the cycle of violence—support driven by borders and waters shared, yet prolonging the very chaos that drives refugees to their doors, over two million strong, fleeing homes turned to ash. Iran extends its reach, arming the army with drones and weapons that tear through communities—exporting turmoil to a land already scarred by division, where ambition overshadows aid. Turkey and Qatar, too, lend their hands—through arms, through influence—turning Sudan’s internal strife into a theater of international ambition, where the powerful play games and the powerless pay the price.”
“And then there are the weapons that haunt our collective conscience: reports of chemical agents, chlorine gas deployed by the Sudanese army against its own people—choking the air of hope in places like Khartoum, violating every principle of human decency, echoing the horrors of wars we vowed never to repeat.”
Sadaf Daneshizadeh – Representative of “Prosperous Iran”
“The Sudanese conflict must be analyzed not only as an internal crisis, but also within the broader context of regional dynamics. Several external actors, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, appear to be playing an indirect but significant role, notably through military cooperation and the transfer of capabilities, such as drone systems. These interactions, even when presented as strictly bilateral or defensive, contribute to the prolongation of hostilities and the worsening of the humanitarian situation.”
Manel Msalmi – Women’s Rights Advocate
“We all share a joint duty to uphold the rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of their location. We must not choose silence in the face of inaction; rather, we should raise our voices and ensure that the plight of the Sudanese people is acknowledged. To advocate for and support the Sudanese population, it is crucial to stay updated on the circumstances. This report aims to draw the world’s attention on the swiftly changing situation, underline the dangers of a further decline, and stress the immediate actions that are necessary to avoid further escalation.”
🌍 International Actors in the Sudan Conflict
Campaign participants highlighted the complex web of international involvement in Sudan’s conflict, with several countries providing military and political support that extends the violence:
🇪🇬 Egypt
Aligned with Sudanese Armed Forces, providing support despite hosting over 2 million Sudanese refugees fleeing the violence.
🇮🇷 Iran
Supplying drones and weapons systems to the army, extending regional influence through military cooperation.
🇹🇷 Turkey
Providing arms and influence, turning internal conflict into arena of international ambition.
🇶🇦 Qatar
Lending support through arms and diplomatic influence in the ongoing conflict.
🎯 Campaign Objectives
The campaign aims to achieve multiple critical objectives beyond raising awareness. Organizers emphasize the importance of informing young people in Europe and beyond about this forgotten crisis, ensuring that the international community cannot ignore the suffering of millions of Sudanese civilians.
The initiative represents a continuous action supporting the work of numerous human rights organizations that have been documenting atrocities and advocating for intervention. By bringing the crisis directly to the European Parliament, activists hope to pressure EU leadership into concrete action.
📢 United Call to Action
All campaign participants issued urgent demands to the international community:
- Immediate ceasefire by all parties
- Cessation of chemical weapons use
- Comprehensive peace plan with international oversight
- Guaranteed access to humanitarian aid
- Provision of food and shelter to affected populations
- Solutions to the massive displacement crisis
- Accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity
- Protection of civilian populations
⏰ A Crisis That Cannot Wait
With more than 150,000 lives lost, 25 million people facing famine, and 14 million displaced from their homes, Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe represents one of the world’s most severe ongoing crises. Yet it remains largely absent from international headlines and political discourse.
The campaign at the European Parliament seeks to change that, demanding that world leaders acknowledge their responsibility to act. As chemical weapons allegations surface and civilian casualties mount, activists insist that silence is no longer acceptable—and that the time for action is now.
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