London: Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the British Labour Party and current independent Member of Parliament, reiterated his full solidarity with Sudan in the face of foreign aggression and affirmed his commitment to justice and peace in the region. This was expressed during his visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in London, marking his second visit in recent months, which underscores his ongoing interest in the situation in Sudan and his support for its people.
According to Sudan News Agency, during the visit, Mr. Corbyn was briefed by Ambassador Babiker Al-Siddiq Mohammed Al-Amin on the latest developments in Sudan. The ambassador detailed widespread violations by the Janjaweed militia in regions such as El Fasher, Babanusa, and Kalogi. The militia's actions have turned El Fasher into a virtual prison, with citizens unable to leave and subjected to various forms of abuse. Estimates suggest that the number of victims in El Fasher ranges from 30,000 to 60,000 dead, with around 150,000 missing persons.
The discussions also covered the plight of approximately 20,000 abductees held in militia prisons, from areas that were occupied by the militia before they were expelled. The ambassador emphasized the necessity for the international community to halt the flow of weapons and mercenaries to these militias, pressuring them to lift sieges and evacuate occupied areas in Darfur and Kordofan, in adherence to the Jeddah Declaration. It was noted that the militias receive advanced weaponry through the UAE.
During his visit, Mr. Corbyn examined a permanent exhibition at the embassy that documents the violations against civilians with images and documents, providing insights into the war's impact on Sudan and its people. He expressed a keen interest and committed to presenting these findings to the British Parliament.
Mr. Corbyn's stance is firmly against the aggression faced by Sudan and criticizes the role of militia sponsors and Western complicity in the conflict.