On Saturday, January 13, 2024, a staggering 500,000 angry people flooded the streets of London, united in a passionate demand to stop the ongoing genocide in Palestine and seek justice for the Palestinian people. The demonstration garnered support from various communities and organisations, reflecting a growing global movement against the injustices occurring in the region.

Leaders from the Sudanese Engineers Union in the UK joined the march, alongside Vice President Salah Hasan and General Secretary Alaa Galgal. Leaders from the Sudanese Community & Information Centre – London, including President Nadir Banda, Vice President Mohamed Elfatih, and General Secretary Omima Eltayb, as well as representatives from the University of Khartoum Alumni Association UK & Ireland, joined forces in a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

This collaboration is particularly significant considering the genocides, injustice and challenges faced by Sudan itself. The nation is embroiled in a complex conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support militia, sparked by a struggle for control over wealth and power. The primary objective of this conflict is to undermine the revolution that emerged in 2018, aimed at eradicating military involvement in Sudan’s governance and dismantling the military’s economic privileges.

The involvement of the Sudanese unions and community in London, despite the turmoil in their home country, underscores the interconnectedness of global struggles for justice and peace. The call to end genocides and injustices in Palestine and Sudan resonates as a shared aspiration for a world free from violence and oppression.

The demonstration also condemned the role of the British government, US and Israel in the conflicts across the Middle East and Africa, including those in Palestine and Sudan. The protestors are demanding cease fire in Palestine and the British government to cease arming Israel and any other nations involved in fuelling conflicts, such as those in Sudan. The protestors also condemned the British and US bombing of Yemen and demanded to stop the atrocities against other nations.

The overarching message is clear: continued pressure on the British government is essential to promote peace, justice, and an end to the arming of nations contributing to violence and human rights violations. The collective effort demonstrated in London serves as a potent reminder of the strength in unity and the global demand for a more just and peaceful world.