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The escalating conflict in Sudan, involving the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has tragically resulted in over 16,650 people killed and displaced more than 10 million people, creating the world's largest internal displacement crisis. Millions continue to suffer without basic necessities and protection.

New Weapons Fuelling The Sudan Conflict report July 2024 findings: 
Recent investigations reveal that the conflict is being intensified by the continuous influx of advanced military technology and small arms, implicating numerous international actors. These weapons are not only fueling violence but are also enabling grave violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes. 

Civilians, trapped in the crossfire, suffer immensely as their basic needs for food, water, and safety remain unmet, exacerbated by restricted access to information and services due to limited internet connectivity.

The people of Sudan feel forgotten amidst the spiralling violence across the country, where parties to the conflict are causing untold death and destruction.

Nowhere is safe. 

The response from the international community remains woefully inadequate. 

It is crucial that the Australian Government steps up to play a significant role in mitigating this crisis. As part of the global community, we have both a moral obligation and a capacity to influence positive change, starting with our own government's actions on the international stage.

Sign the petition to demand the Australian Government takes action to protect civilians in Sudan.

 

 

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Our Petition
 
 

Hon Tim Watts MP 
PO Box 6022, 
House of Representatives, 
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600

 

Dear Hon Tim Watts MP,

I write with deep concern about the developments in Sudan over the last year. As of the latest New Weapons Fuelling The Sudan Conflict Amnesty report, the conflict has resulted in over 16,650 deaths, making it one of the deadliest in recent history. Furthermore, this violence has displaced over 10 million people, creating the world’s largest internal displacement crisis.

Recent investigations by Amnesty International have uncovered that the conflict is being exacerbated by a continuous flow of advanced military equipment and small arms into Sudan. These weapons are not only fuelling the conflict but also enabling serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, including war crimes.

In light of these grave developments, it is imperative that Australia takes a leadership role in addressing this catastrophe. With so many lives at stake, it is clear that urgent action is needed to prevent further atrocities and loss of life. As my representative in Parliament I urge you to call for:

  • An increase in humanitarian aid for those who have sought refuge in Sudan's neighbouring countries, as well as for internally displaced individuals, especially women and girls who are vulnerable to sexual violence.
  • Australia to work with other donor countries to scale up humanitarian assistance, including through local Emergency Response Rooms and other mutual aid groups led by Sudanese civilians.
  • Australia to call on the United Nations Security Council to extend the existing arms embargo to cover the whole country, not only to the Darfur region, ensuring its full implementation to disrupt the flow of weapons and reduce civilian suffering.
  • Demand Sudan’s regional and international partners to pressure the warring parties to protect civilians and allow unhindered humanitarian access. The international community has not exerted sufficient pressure on the warring parties to stop violating the human rights of people caught up in this war. The African Union, in particular, has not displayed the required level of leadership, nor taken concrete actions that match the scale and gravity of the conflict.
  • Support evidence collection, documentation efforts, and accountability measures in Sudan including through the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, the International Criminal Court, and any future credible accountability process within Sudan.

As my elected representative, I implore you to do all you can to ensure Australia does everything in its power to protect civilian lives by taking swift action to increase humanitarian assistance, support accountability measures, and call for a stop to the flow of deadly arms into Sudan.

Thank you for considering this urgent appeal.

Yours sincerely,

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