Sudan is in the throes of multiple humanitarian disasters: a brutal internal military conflict, looming famine, and rampant sexual violence. Despite its reputation as a refuge for the oppressed, Canada has accepted a disappointingly low number of Sudanese refugees. Advocates argue that the Canadian government must act swiftly and compassionately to increase its intake of refugees from Sudan, emphasizing the moral obligation to protect those fleeing unimaginable horrors.
Sudanese Canadians urge the government to open its doors wider amid humanitarian crisis in Sudan
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Jan-20
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Sudan is plagued by cascading tragedies: an ongoing internal military conflict, a growing risk of famine and an epidemic of sexual assault. Canada has welcomed just a fraction of refugees from the country compared to other conflicts, and some Sudanese Canadia…
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Concerns mount over the potential impact of increased Sudanese refugee intake on Canadian resources
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Jan-20
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Amidst the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Sudan, there are calls from Sudanese Canadians to expedite the process of bringing their relatives to safety in Canada. However, this raises questions about Canada's capacity to absorb a significant increase in refugees without straining public resources and services. Critics argue that the country must weigh its humanitarian desires against practical limitations, prioritizing the integration and support of current refugees over the admission of new ones.
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