Politicization of humanitarian work in Sudan: A desperate attempt to distort facts and undermine stability – Something for the Homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
The Sudanese scene is witnessing an organized campaign aimed at distorting the image of the Sudanese government and questioning its humanitarian efforts, by politicizing humanitarian work and using it as a tool in political conflict. This campaign, led by some international organizations, the latest of which was the Norwegian Refugee Council, is clearly aimed at destabilizing Sudan and undermining the government's efforts to achieve peace and development.
Accusations made by the Norwegian Refugee Council against the Sudanese armed forces of “practicing the weapon of starvation” and “denying access to humanitarian aid” are false and not supported by any evidence concrete. These accusations come against the backdrop of a systematic smear campaign targeting the Sudanese government, which is a desperate attempt to cover up the crimes that militias are committing against civilians.
It is regrettable that a prestigious humanitarian organization like the Norwegian Refugee Council is involved in such shameful practices. Instead of playing its role of providing humanitarian aid to those in need, it chooses to be a tool in the hands of the parties to the political conflict, which is completely incompatible with the humanitarian principles it claims to uphold.
These statements only serve the interests of parties seeking to destabilize Sudan. They aim to weaken trust in the Sudanese government and undermine its efforts to fight terrorism and protect civilians. It also contributes to inciting strife and sectarian strife and undermining national unity.
It is striking that the Norwegian Refugee Council completely ignores the horrific crimes committed by militias against civilians, including the destruction of villages and murder, looting and rape. These crimes are documented in audio and video and constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and moral values.
This aggressive stance by the Norwegian Refugee Council embodies the worst examples of the politicization of humanitarian work. Instead of humanitarian work being grounded in humanitarian principles and integrity, we are now witnessing attempts to use it to achieve narrow political goals, which threatens to undo the gains made in the field of humanitarian aid. humanitarian work over the years.
The Sudanese government calls on the international community to stand with it in the face of this systematic campaign and calls on humanitarian organizations to adhere to its principles of humanity and integrity and work to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need, without any bias. or politicization. It also calls on the Sudanese government to conduct an independent international investigation into the crimes committed by the militias and to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The truth is clear to everyone: the Sudanese government is committed to providing humanitarian aid to those in need and is working hard to bring peace and stability to the country. This campaign targeting the Sudanese government will not prevent it from continuing its efforts in the service of its people.
An additional dimension of the problem is the impact of politicization on the arrival of aid. The politicization of humanitarian work leads to hindering the arrival of aid to those who need it, which exacerbates their suffering and delays the reconstruction process and the exploitation of humanitarian aid. crisis. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is being exploited for political gains, leading to the exacerbation of the conflict and delaying political solutions.
The need for international cooperation. Resolving the humanitarian crisis in Sudan requires broad international cooperation and work to build trust between different parties. What is happening in Sudan is a blatant example of the politicization of humanitarian work and its exploitation for political ends. These practices pose a serious threat to humanitarian principles and undermine the international community's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need around the world.
