We. Part 1.

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More than half of the planet is currently embroiled in some form of armed conflict, and conflicts are an endless source of all kinds of abuses. Occasionally, we feel compelled to fight for those who are far away, enduring violence. Let's dispel any illusions. We are all part of this global system; we embody it, suffer from it, and perpetuate it. There is no "us" without "them," and no "them" without "us."

Our aim isn't to list countless ongoing conflicts worldwide to amplify our sense of despair. Nor do we wish to prioritize conflicts based on the number of casualties, geographical location, or the widespread violation of other human rights.

We want to bring other conflicts into the conversation to remind us that many of those suffering the most are the most unprotected and vulnerable. Living in peace is a privilege, but it should be a fundamental right. Battles are never fair, and the means are often driven by the media, which can easily leave us ill-informed.

Even now, in March 2024, children are dying daily due to the lack of clean water, and many more are starving. There are those unable to read or write, and there are those who will never reach the age of thirty. Some will forever tread life's path barefoot. Some live in fear of war, and others live in war and fear. Feeling despondent serves no purpose; instead, we must act purposefully, recognizing that much work must be done for others. Ultimately, it is a collective effort because there can be no dignified existence until everyone is treated with dignity. There is no "us" without "them," and no "them" without "us."

Haiti, the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean, is sinking into extreme violence. Ruthless gangs have taken over the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. Disturbing videos depicting torture circulate to instill fear in the population and extort ransom payments while crimes of all kinds proliferate. It has been seven years since Haiti last held presidential elections, three years since the assassination of then-president Jovenel Moïse, and over a year since the departure of the last government official. More than half of the population has nothing to eat, and the healthcare system is on the brink of collapse.

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Sudan is enduring a civil war. Millions of displaced persons have sought refuge both within the country's borders and in neighboring regions. This conflict pits the military, under the command of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The population faces hunger, violence, and displacement amidst the chaos. Yet, the rest of the world responds with indifference.

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Three years after a coup, the situation in Myanmar remains bleak. The conflict shows no signs of abating as the military intensifies its airstrikes on civilian-populated cities, resulting in casualties and widespread terror. Meanwhile, the resistance forces are steadily growing in strength, the humanitarian crisis is unabated, civilians keep suffering, and media coverage of the conflict remains insufficient.

For updates on Myanmar, consider following these accounts:

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