UN Finds 'Dire Conditions' in Sudan as US Focuses on Funding Other Wars
The UN's recent visit to el-Fasher, Sudan, reveals a devastating humanitarian catastrophe – mass atrocities, collapsed medical services, and widespread hunger. This, according to The New Arab, is the first UN access since the Rapid Support Forces took control. While global attention is laser-focused on other conflicts, entire populations in Sudan struggle for survival, their plight relegated to a
humanitarian footnote rather than a compelling call to action. One might wonder where the urgent, bipartisan US congressional outcry is for the starving millions in Sudan. Perhaps it's because there isn't a powerful, well-funded lobby like AIPAC showering politicians with contributions to ensure a robust military aid package to Khartoum. Rep. Steny Hoyer, for example, received $47,000 from AIPAC
in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently advocating for policies beneficial to other regional actors. It seems 'dire conditions' only trigger swift, decisive action when they align with pre-existing defense contracts or strategic alliances.