Last week, something remarkable happened outside the European Parliament in Brussels. What started as a coordinated media and social media campaign quickly transformed into a powerful protest, bringing Sudan’s long-ignored crisis back into Europe’s political and moral focus.

Human rights organizations from all over Europe, along with international partners and hundreds of activists, gathered in Brussels with a clear aim—to break the silence surrounding the devastating war in Sudan. This protest was a direct response to recent investigative reports by France 24 and Euronews, created in partnership with members of the EUB network, which revealed credible allegations of chemical weapons being used against civilians by the Sudanese Armed Forces.

For many of the protesters, the location was just as significant as the message they were delivering. Standing in front of the European Parliament was a poignant reminder that the people of Europe are not just bystanders to the events unfolding. The diplomatic decisions, security alliances, and moments of hesitation have tangible effects on those enduring bombardment, displacement, and hunger.

The figures coming out of Sudan are truly staggering. Since the conflict escalated, more than 150,000 people have lost their lives, and over 25 million are grappling with severe food shortages. Fourteen million have been displaced from their homes. However, for months, Sudan has been largely absent from the headlines, overshadowed by other global issues. Protesters in Brussels made it clear that this silence is no longer acceptable.

Journalist and human rights advocate Andy Vermaut addressed the crowd, using words that pierced through the political rhetoric often associated with the conflict. He warned that the war in Sudan is being perpetuated by external actors whose involvement is exacerbating civilian suffering rather than helping to contain it.

He highlighted Egypt’s partnership with the Sudanese Armed Forces, a........

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