Louise Michel condemns lingering war in Sudan

Louise Michel an organization that combines sea rescue with the principles of feminism anti-racism and anti-facism has condemned the power tussle in Sudan that lead to a lingering war in which many lives have been lost.

In a statement titled ‘One year of civil war in Sudan’ it said “It has been one year since the civil war started in Sudan, leaving 15,000 dead, 8.6 million displaced, 1.8 million people fleeing to neighbouring countries and 25 million in need.

“In 2019, the citizens rebelled in large demonstrations against the then-dictator Umar al-Bashir. The civilian uprising resulted in him being deposed by the military. This revolution aimed to establish a new civilian government.”

The statement continued: “The transitional government was completely taken over by the military in a coup d’état. In 22, military units opposed a democratic change of government, which led to fighting in April 23 between the SAF and the RSF, neither of which wanted to give up their position of power.

“Sudan was already in a humanitarian emergency due to drought and rising food prices, and now there are worsening health situations as health facilities are struggling to cope, causing unnecessary deaths.”

In the past year, Louise Michel said human rights organisations speak of numerous violent crimes against civilians such as mass murder, burning of entire villages, rape, robbery and arson.
“According to independent estimates, around 15,000 people have been killed and 8.6 million displaced.

“We condemn this power struggle in the strongest possible terms. The civil war in Sudan must end, and a civil, democratic basis for peaceful coexistence must be created. We stand in solidarity with all those affected by this conflict.”