Last month, the Australian government announced new visa pathways for displaced Palestinians from Gaza and Ukrainians, providing much-needed relief for communities facing immense hardship. While this is a step in the right direction, it starkly highlights a painful feeling: the Sudanese crisis – a full-fledged famine driven by a preventable proxy war – has been overlooked.

On 15 April 2023, war broke out in Sudan, plunging the country into chaos as rival military factions clashed for control. This violent conflict has led to widespread destruction, displacing millions and triggering a humanitarian catastrophe. Stories of sexual assault and other horrific acts continue to underscore the dire circumstances faced by those remaining in Sudan.

Sudan’s plight didn’t unfold silently; it has been a desperate cry for help that the world has largely ignored. It raises an unsettling question: is our government blind to the suffering of Sudanese refugees, or is it actively choosing to abandon them?

For those of us in Australia, this neglect is doubly heartbreaking. We endure the same cost-of-living crisis as every other Australian, but we also carry the heavy burden of supporting family members displaced by war, all while receiving........

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