Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced deep sorrow over the escalating bloodshed in Sudan, urging the world to end the humanitarian tragedy. Speaking at the opening of the fifth Turkey-Africa Business and Economic Forum in Istanbul, Erdogan said the ongoing conflict continues to wound the conscience of humanity.
“The conflict in Sudan is deeply hurting us,” he declared. “We hope to achieve a ceasefire first and then establish lasting peace in the country.” The Turkish leader criticised the Western perspective on Africa, saying the continent’s suffering is too often dismissed as inevitable.
He condemned this “unjust and indifferent” approach, stressing that no nation should regard African conflicts as destiny. Highlighting Turkey’s humanitarian commitment, Erdogan reminded participants that his country ranks among the world’s top aid donors relative to national income.
He underlined that Turkey provides assistance without discrimination of religion, ethnicity, or political alignment — and without expecting financial gain in return. Erdogan’s remarks come as Sudan endures deepening turmoil, with mounting casualties and widespread displacement caused by the conflict between the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces.
