The humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan has reached unprecedented levels, drawing global concern from top diplomats across Europe and the Middle East. During the Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, the foreign ministers of Germany, Jordan, and the United Kingdom jointly called for an immediate ceasefire, warning that Sudan now faces an "apocalyptic situation." Their appeal follows reports of mass atrocities committed in El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur, recently seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).According to United Nations officials, the RSF's actions in El-Fasher have resulted in horrifying atrocities, including the reported killing of over 450 people in a hospital, ethnically motivated massacres, and sexual violence against civilians. Satellite imagery and videos circulating online reveal widespread devastation, with survivors describing scenes of unimaginable suffering. Although the RSF denies involvement in the hospital killings, the evidence points to deliberate attacks on innocent lives.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed deep alarm, stating that the world's failure to act decisively in Sudan contrasts sharply with recent international efforts in Gaza. She condemned "mass executions, starvation, and the devastating use of rape as a weapon of war," emphasizing that women and children are suffering the most in what has become the 21st century's largest humanitarian crisis. Cooper urged immediate international intervention, stressing that "no amount of aid can resolve a crisis of this magnitude until the guns fall silent."
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed her sentiments, calling the situation in Sudan "absolutely apocalyptic." He condemned the RSF's brutal tactics and demanded coordinated global pressure to halt the violence. His remarks underscored growing frustration with the international community's slow response to Sudan's escalating tragedy.
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also highlighted the global neglect of Sudan's plight. He described the crisis as one of "inhumane proportions," urging immediate action to stop the suffering. Safadi's remarks reflected regional concern that Sudan's chaos could further destabilize Africa and the Middle East if left unresolved.
The Bahrain summit itself was not without controversy, as the government revoked the Associated Press's accreditation to cover the event, raising questions about press freedom. Despite this, the urgent calls from world leaders reinforced one message: the war in Sudan must end, and global silence in the face of genocide is no longer acceptable.
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