The first international conference on the humanitarian situation in Sudan was held in Brussels, Belgium, under the theme “The Forgotten War in Sudan and the Opportunities for Peace.”
The conference was organized by the International Coalition for the Defense of Rights and Freedoms (ADAL) in collaboration with the Sudanese National Alliance for Sovereignty and Justice (TAWASUL)-London.
Discussions at the conference, held at the European Press Club in Brussels, focused on developments in Sudan since the outbreak of conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in mid-April last year.
The conference also addressed the current humanitarian situation, the conditions of internally displaced persons within Sudan, and refugees who have crossed into neighboring countries.
A documentary film showcasing the violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at various stages of the conflict was presented during the event.
One of the papers compared crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces to war crimes requiring international prosecution, similar to those committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Rwanda.
Participants called on the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) to urgently facilitate the opening of all routes and mobilize all means to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
The conference stressed that the immediate withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces from civilian homes, facilities, hospitals, and educational institutions is the only way to end the suffering of the Sudanese people.
Attendees urged the UN, international bodies, and organizations to contribute to Sudan’s reconstruction and to condemn and designate the “rebellious” Rapid Support Forces as a “terrorist organization.”
Previous reports indicated that the conflict has resulted in over 13,000 deaths, displacement of more than 7.7 million people, and numerous violations of international law and human rights by the Rapid Support Forces.
Reports also highlighted that Sudan became the second most dangerous place for humanitarian workers worldwide in 2023.
