Canada: End the Sudanese War

Dear Hon. Member,

Sudanese people are continously ignored by Canada and the global community as their horrific war continues. Nine months after intense fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15th, 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Canada has yet to step in to leverage peace.

The UN has recognized as a humanitarian nightmare as there over 12 000+ people have been killed since April. An estimated 5.8 million have been displaced within Sudan since the beginning of the conflict, bringing the total internally displaced in the nation to 7.1 million, making this the world’s largest internal displacement crisis.

Canada has a responsibility to advocate and act for the Sudanese people as a founding member of the UN. Canadian officials need to work towards the following:

1. Call for an immediate ceasefire- Canada should utilize effective pressure to support a broad international coalition to achieve an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

2. Increase humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, medical aid, and sanitary pads.

3. On the international level, work to expand the UN Arms Embargo on Sudan and Consider Additional Mechanisms- reaffirm, renew, and expand the existing UN arms embargo and other sanctions. It should include Darfur, all of Sudan, key individuals in SAF and RSF, and human rights violators in order to prevent more unsanctioned mass killing of Sudanese civilians.

In light of above, I implore you to increase your attention to the plight of Sudanese people. You have the power to end Sudan's war, please keep your eyes on Sudan.