Sudan

Pocock acknowledged Amad Mohamed and the Sudanese-Australian Advocacy Network for their advocacy on the humanitarian tragedy. Pocock thanked senators across the chamber for their constructive engagement and commended the government for announcing $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan. Pocock expressed solidarity with the community during this time of tragedy.

Roberts moved an amendment to the motion to add a clause condemning the terror campaign against Christians in Nigeria. Roberts cited Islamic terror organisations and Fulani Militants as responsible for more than 20,000 deaths of innocent civilians due to their religious beliefs. The amendment sought to broaden the scope of the condemnation to include this specific conflict.

Shoebridge expressed gratitude for the chamber coming together to support the consensus motion on Sudan. Shoebridge highlighted the fear and anxiety within Sudanese families who were out of contact with loved ones due to escalating violence. Shoebridge argued that the conflict was a proxy war driven by external countries seeking resources, rather than an internal dispute. Shoebridge stated that the Greens did not support the amendment because it oversimplified the complex nature of the conflict.