Sudan has been experiencing ongoing political and economic instability, as well as humanitarian crisis. Inflation, food shortage, inability to access banks and the internet. It was only a few days before the end of Ramadan, where countless innocent people have lost their lives, homes, and country due to the senseless fighting of the military and Rapid Support Force militia in the country to take away from civilian rule the primary reason behind the 2019 revolution

The ongoing crisis in Sudan is resulting in the loss of countless lives and having a devastating impact on the Sudanese people, people have no more access to medical supplies, necessities, electricity or water

Millions remain trapped in their homes, hundreds of bodies are scattered on the streets, many people are forced to split up their families and seek asylum in nearby countries, not knowing when they’d be able to come back home

This is not a civil war, this is a war between two men with big egos and foreign influence that want control and influence over Sudan's rich resources while disregarding its citizens

Taking action to support those affected by this crisis is crucial, and the University of Melbourne is urged to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan.

The media to no one’s surprise has been focusing on evacuating diplomats and have been largely ignoring the scale of the crisis to the people of sudan

UMSU commits to amplifying the voices of those most affected by the crisis and recognizes the importance of advocacy.

UMSU calls on the Australian Government and the international community to take immediate action to support the people of Sudan and work towards a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

The following stances have been adopted by UMSU’s Students' Council

• UMSU stands in solidarity with the Sudanese community and calls for an end for the war in Sudan

• UMSU maintains that this is not a civil war as this is a conflict between military and militia

• UMSU calls on the Australian government to provide safe passage for citizens in Sudan as well as provide humanitarian based visas for non-citizens

• UMSU calls on the government to work with NGOs to provide medical aid and essential items for people in Sudan

• UMSU condemns the military and rapid support forces militia and their attempts to destabilize civilian rule, and maintains that the only legitimate sudanese government is a civilian led one

How you can help?

Spread awareness! The more people that are aware, the greater the pressure of the Australian government to act.

Donate, here is a donation link organized by HomeTax Sudan to help people with reports for transparency.

Signed,

President Hiba Adam
People of Colour Officer Mohamed Hadi