The world watched in horror as El Fasher, a city in Darfur, Sudan, was engulfed in the latest atrocity committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The images of lifeless bodies, bloodstained streets, and desperate civilians fleeing for their lives painted a bleak picture of a conflict that has been ongoing for years. The question on everyone's mind is: who bears responsibility for these heinous crimes?
The answer lies not just in Sudan's borders but also beyond them. The RSF grew out of the Janjaweed forces, which were unleashed by the Sudanese military government two decades ago to commit genocide against non-Arab populations in Darfur. The international community had promised "never again," but that promise has been nothing more than a hollow phrase.
The involvement of outsiders in fueling the conflict cannot be ignored. The European Union's decision to send millions of euros to Sudan to curb migration was supposed to help stabilize the region, but it ultimately legitimized and funded the RSF's evolution into a more powerful force. The UAE's role is particularly egregious, with diplomats, analysts, and satellite imagery suggesting that they have been backing the RSF despite denials.
The United States and United Kingdom have shown little appetite for pressuring the UAE to take action, partly due to the Trump family's lucrative ties to the Gulf nation. However, as outrage at these atrocities grows in the US and beyond, it is possible that sustained public and cultural pressure might force Abu Dhabi to take notice.
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur is a stark reminder of the world's continued failure to stop conflict zones like this one. The UN's response plan, which is woefully underfunded at just a quarter of its target, only serves to highlight the global community's apathy towards these crises.
It is time for the international community to take responsibility for their actions and demands. Those who have profited from the conflict must be held accountable, and those who can exert influence must use it to pressure the UAE to stop backing the RSF. Only then can we hope to see an end to this senseless violence and a chance for peace in Darfur.
The answer lies not just in Sudan's borders but also beyond them. The RSF grew out of the Janjaweed forces, which were unleashed by the Sudanese military government two decades ago to commit genocide against non-Arab populations in Darfur. The international community had promised "never again," but that promise has been nothing more than a hollow phrase.
The involvement of outsiders in fueling the conflict cannot be ignored. The European Union's decision to send millions of euros to Sudan to curb migration was supposed to help stabilize the region, but it ultimately legitimized and funded the RSF's evolution into a more powerful force. The UAE's role is particularly egregious, with diplomats, analysts, and satellite imagery suggesting that they have been backing the RSF despite denials.
The United States and United Kingdom have shown little appetite for pressuring the UAE to take action, partly due to the Trump family's lucrative ties to the Gulf nation. However, as outrage at these atrocities grows in the US and beyond, it is possible that sustained public and cultural pressure might force Abu Dhabi to take notice.
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Darfur is a stark reminder of the world's continued failure to stop conflict zones like this one. The UN's response plan, which is woefully underfunded at just a quarter of its target, only serves to highlight the global community's apathy towards these crises.
It is time for the international community to take responsibility for their actions and demands. Those who have profited from the conflict must be held accountable, and those who can exert influence must use it to pressure the UAE to stop backing the RSF. Only then can we hope to see an end to this senseless violence and a chance for peace in Darfur.
The international community is so caught up in their own interests that they've forgotten about the people of Darfur 
. It's like, we're talking about millions of lives being lost and suffering here, but no one wants to take a stand 
. The EU's decision to fund the RSF was a huge mistake 
, it just made things worse. And now they're all like "oh wait, maybe we should do something" 
... too little, too late 
. The UAE needs to be held accountable for their actions, and the US/UK need to stop being so influenced by their interests 
. It's time for some real leadership and action 
... or else Darfur will just keep on bleeding 
.
. Like, sure, we should be helping those refugees and all that, but do we really need to send millions of euros to stabilize the region? That just ends up lining the pockets of the people who are causing the problem in the first place 
. I mean, if they're gonna make demands, they should at least try to take some real action instead of just talking about it 
. The UN response plan being underfunded? That's not a surprise, considering how little we actually care about these crises 
. We need to step up our game and start holding people accountable for their actions, not just making empty promises 
I'm so tired of these atrocities going on in Darfur, like what's the point of all these promises of "never again" if we're still not doing enough? The EU's decision to send euros to Sudan was supposed to be a good thing, but really it just enabled more violence 
. Can't the US and UK do something about this? It feels like they're just turning a blind eye while the UAE gets away with backing the RSF 
. Can't we do better than just talking about it?
Meanwhile, we're over here talking about climate change and whatnot. Can't we do better than this? I mean, I know the US has been all cozy with the UAE for years, but come on, that's just basic common sense. We need to put some pressure on those guys who are profiting from human suffering. The EU's decision to send aid was actually a sick one - it legitimized these groups and now look what's happening. We can't just sit back and watch the world burn over Sudan. It's time for real action, not just empty words 
i just watched it last night and i'm still reeling from the ending!!! anyway back to darfur...i mean i know its super tragic what's happening there but honestly have you tried those new plant-based milk alternatives 
they're soooo good on cereal
, it's like they're not taking these humanitarian crises seriously enough. i think the international community needs to step up their game and put more pressure on the UAE to stop backing the RSF. it's been years since this conflict started in darfur and we should've seen some progress by now. but at the same time, i don't blame the US or UK for not wanting to take on the trump family's ties to the UAE - that's a whole different can of worms 
. what really needs to change is our collective apathy towards these conflicts. we need to demand action and hold those in power accountable 
The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that our global apathy is what's driving these atrocities 
. The fact that the UAE has been backing the RSF and profiting from the conflict is disgusting, but it's not all their fault – we've got our own governments to blame for not doing enough to stop them 
. I'm worried about what's going to happen next in Darfur – will anyone be held accountable? Or will we just keep on ignoring the crisis and hoping it goes away? 
we can build some pressure on the uae to do something about it 
lets keep putting pressure on the UAE & US 2 take action this is a global problem that requires a global response 
... we need to take action, like, now! 
... can't believe it's come to this 
we need to keep talking about this until something changes, we can't just sit back & watch our fellow humans suffer like this 
. I just wish people could rally behind this issue more and demand change. We can't just talk about "never again" if we don't actually do anything to stop it 
. We need to acknowledge our collective complicity in this crisis and take bold action 
️. Holding those who profit from conflict accountable is essential, and it's time for influencers like the US and UK to use their leverage to pressure Abu Dhabi 
The UN needs to do better too, funding-wise. And the US and UK can't just sit back while their friends in Abu Dhabi continue to fuel the fire 
. We need to do better than that.