For the people of Sudan, nowhere is safe.
Since April 2023, at least a hundred thousand people have been killed, and nearly 14 million people have been forced from their homes. Evidence reveals entire communities have been wiped out, hospitals targeted and mass graves uncovered. Millions of civilians are trying to survive without food or water.
This is one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, yet the people of Sudan continue to be forgotten.
This is a war on civilians
Our new report has found that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity, war crimes and ethnic cleansing during and after the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur state.
The RSF’s crimes include murder, imprisonment, torture, rape, sexual slavery and extermination. It has deliberately attacked civilians, displacement camps, and hospitals – including the Saudi Maternity Hospital.
Despite overwhelming evidence of these atrocities, the international response has been minimal.
Australia must act
Australia has the power to use its voice and influence to help protect civilians and push for meaningful international action. Amnesty International Australia is calling on the Government to:
- Back an immediate ceasefire, the urgent establishment of an international protection force, and an increase in humanitarian funding to alleviate the suffering.
- Champion a strengthening and better enforcement of the existing UN arms embargo.
- Urgently review its defence exports to the UAE – the RSF’s main backer – to ensure that these exports are not involved in the Sudan conflict.
- Support accountability through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and credible evidence-collection efforts.
- Fast-track visas for Sudanese survivors and families.
- Impose targeted sanctions on individuals and companies enabling atrocities.
Your MP represents you and they need to hear that Australians expect action. When enough constituents speak up, Parliament listens.
