US Congress Silent as Sudan Displaces 10,000, Not 10,000 Israelis
Over 10,000 people displaced in three days in Sudan, reports The New Arab, a stark reminder of a deepening humanitarian disaster. Yet, somehow, this doesn't warrant emergency congressional sessions, tearful presidential addresses, or billions in immediate 'security aid'. Funny how global outrage and media saturation seem proportional to a crisis's proximity to, or impact on, US geopolitical
interests, rather than human suffering. We noted that in 2023 alone, Congress voted on numerous resolutions related to ongoing conflicts, but specifically singled out Israel for an additional $14 billion in aid with HR 815, passed in February 2024. Meanwhile, Sudan, a nation destabilized by proxy conflicts and suffering a severe famine, receives comparatively meager attention and resources. One
might wonder if the 10,000 displaced Sudanese lack the strategic lobbying power of, say, AIPAC, who poured over $5 million into congressional races in 2022-2024 to ensure their priorities are heard. (Source: OpenSecrets.org)