Sudan Revolution: Mass Killings And Oppression

Ranking 175th out of 180th on the World Press Freedom Index, the North African-based country is finally revolting and breaking free from its oppressive ruler, Ex-president Omar al-Bashir. The battle has been won but to gain victory in the upcoming war is still farfetched.

WHAT’S THE SUDAN REVOLUTION?

Sudan had been ruled under the Transitional Military Council for almost 30 years and the overruling of the ex-president sparked the need for a civilian rule i.e. Democracy.The People of Sudan believed that it should be ruled by the people who believe in utmost freedom and liberation.

WHAT TRIGGERED IT?

When the ex-president announced a state of emergency caused by US sanctions, this would lead to an economic downfall like rising costs of food and fuel and ultimately, unemployment.Thus, peaceful protests began, where thousands of people surrounded the army headquarters in Khartoum. Five days later, the removal was announced by the military more specifically by Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan , the military council’s head.

This resulted in an unstable government and to meet the need for a people’s democracy. A three-year transition plan and a negotiation with the opposition were announced by the TMC which would result in an entirely different political structure.

But these plans were quickly terminated by Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and he boldly declared that there would be no negotiations held between the TMC and the opposition (i.e. the Protestants).

They completely shut down the three-year transitional plan and announced new elections held within 9 months. This may seem like an opportunity for new leaders to be elected but within that time frame, the TMC again will use its power to manipulate its citizens and allow the old regime to be working again.

Therefore, this caused a outrage across the country and the Sudanese Professionals' Association (SPA) in alliance with other pro-democratic parties arranged for protests and peaceful sit-ins. Quickly’ people started gathering with unity in their minds.A major protest camp was formed in Khartoum.

On June 3rd, the same camp was attacked by the military resulting in a major casualties involving death and seriously wounded. It is believed to be formed by Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and executed by the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces which were used by the government in the Darfur tragedy against the rebels in the 2000s.

MASS-KILLING AND INTERNET SHUT DOWN

The Protestants are increasing in number day by day but instead of solving it in a humane manner and addressing the future of Sudan. The government has shut down internet and all social media to prevent the spread of information and crucial news like the mass-killing of the camp, arresting and kidnappings, trespassing and harassing the people etc. The media blackout also includes lack of coverage and inaccurate information given by the state news agencies.

Some of the atrocities committed are:

1.The Killing in Khartoum resulted in more than 100 Protestants being killed and left more than 350 wounded. The bodies were dumped in the Nile River to cover up the act.

2.More than 55 women have been reported to be raped by multiple officers belonging to RSP and some were even raped in broad daylight and hospitals.

3.Since, the internet shutdown, 400 Protestants have been killed or seriously wounded.

4.Children are beaten and thrown into prison to cause suffering to their families for defying the government.

5.People are killed by the hour and very little information is getting out due to internet shutdown.

The world cannot afford to be silent right. Talking about it creates pressure, tweeting about it creates awareness. Don’t let our Sudanese brothers and sisters die in Vain. Let the message spread so much that the people who are capable of change, act on it whether willingly or unwillingly. It’s uponour hands to save these people now.