The Vatican leads an international campaign to stop the violations and crimes of the rebel militia in El Fasher

In a move that represents a moral precedent and the beginning of a diplomatic escalation and international pressure on the practices and crimes of the terrorist militia in El Fasher and other areas, the Vatican’s ambassador to South Sudan, Archbishop Seamus Patrick Hogan, confirmed that he is working with his country’s foreign ministry to strengthen humanitarian appeals with civil society, churches, and religious actors in America and Europe to take practical steps regarding the Sudanese crisis and to stop the violations committed against civilians by the Rapid Support Forces.

In his statements, Archbishop Seamus referred to the statements made last week by Pope Leo XIV, in which he called for a ceasefire and the “urgent opening of humanitarian corridors” in Sudan, condemning the “unacceptable suffering” endured by a people “exhausted by months of conflict.”

“During the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, the Pope confirmed that he was following with deep sorrow the tragic news coming from Sudan, particularly from the city of El Fasher in the stricken state of North Darfur,” said Sheamus. He added that “the indiscriminate violence against women and children, the attacks on unarmed civilians, and the serious obstacles to humanitarian work are causing unbearable suffering for a people exhausted by months of conflict.”