Global Hypocrisy: Why the Genocide in Sudan Does Not Trend |
The conflict in Gaza and the ensuing massive human suffering immediately led to a global outcry, with millions of people expressing their sympathy simultaneously. The streets are occupied with protesters, social media is loaded with hashtags, and world leaders are compelled to take action. Nevertheless, when the whole world is witnessing Gaza suffering every minute, Sudan is experiencing another genocide that is quietly and slowly “killing” the world’s interest to act, the very conscience that is hardly stirred, and the little aid that is cut off. The quietness around Sudan’s misery is a sign of darkness in terms of humanity’s concern, as it always goes hand in hand with politics, race, and media value instead of the scale.
Sudan has been experiencing a ferocious civil war since April 2023, which has led to the battle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalating. It is estimated that in 2025, more than 30 million Sudanese need humanitarian assistance, and out of these, 16 million are infants. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has been reported to be over 11.5 million, and this figure is expected to continue rising by thousands each month. More than 4 million Sudanese were projected to be refugees in neighboring countries by June 2025. The UN Human Rights Office has reported a minimum of 3,384 civilian deaths documented during the first half of 2025, which accounts for almost 80% of the total documented civilian casualties in 2024 during the same period.
The world hardly ever notices Sudan’s crisis in the same way as if it were to hang/display its magnificent human cost. No promotional campaigns are spreading virally, no death tolls are counted and reported on primetime news, and no Western capitals are arranging urgent meetings. The same society that........