August 20, 2024
By Nasser Kandil
- According to estimates from the International Rescue Committee, based in New York, the death toll in the Sudan war exceeds 150,000, with over ten million displaced. In comparison, similar estimates for war casualties in Libya suggest approximately 100,000 deaths and three million displaced. Both countries previously had vast resources and effective government services. Currently, Sudan, in particular, is experiencing a near-total collapse of essential services, including electricity, telecommunications, hospitals, universities, and bakeries.
- Those who use the number of martyrs and the humanitarian situation in the Gaza conflict to blame the resistance forces for the suffering of the Palestinian people, and who assert that no suffering in the region occurs without the involvement of the resistance and Iran, are asked to explain their conspicuous silence on two major wars in significant Arab countries. These wars have resulted in the destruction of nations, approximately a quarter of a million casualties, and the displacement of over ten million people. Is there any party that can be held accountable for these tragedies, considering that neither the resistance forces nor Iran have any presence, role, or involvement in these conflicts?
- The obvious question that comes to mind when hearing the lamentations from those enamoured with America, normalisation, and impressed by Israeli power—who speak about Gaza and its suffering—is not about solidarity with the plight of the people of Gaza or a sense of injustice over their suffering. Rather, it is a malicious attempt to exploit their suffering to undermine the resistance and place the blame on it.
- In Sudan, Arab funding for the war, originating from both sides, is closely linked to those who lament Gaza and incite against the resistance. The same Arab entities may also be involved on both sides of the conflict in Libya. The obvious question for these entities is: Would it not be more appropriate for them to stop the bleeding in Sudan and Libya, rather than spending time, effort, money, and media resources to incite against the resistance under the guise of fabricated grief over Gaza?
- The blood shed is Arab blood, wherever it is shed. The difference is that in Gaza, it is sacrificed in defence of a cause that has been abandoned by the rest of the Arab world, despite their claims that it is their central issue deserving of the highest sacrifice. This is what the people of Gaza are doing. However, could you please explain to the people of Sudan and Libya the cause for which you are funding the wars and for which they are expected to accept death?
