- Nairobi United captain Daniel Bichiok has appealed to international bodies to intervene in the ongoing Sudan conflict.
- He urged both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to set aside their differences and prioritize the lives of ordinary citizens.
In an emotional and exclusive interview with SportPesa Blog, Nairobi United captain and South Sudan international Daniel Bichiok has made a heartfelt appeal to the international community to intervene and help end the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
The defender, who has family members trapped in the war-torn nation, described the situation as “heartbreaking and unbearable,” calling for peace and humanitarian assistance for the millions affected.
“It is really sad and heartbreaking what’s happening in Sudan,” said Bichiok.
“I have family there, and right now I do not even know where they are since the crisis started. The last time we spoke was about a month ago, but as of now, it is difficult to reach them. I don’t even know if they are alive or not, or if they have food. It is so bad and very risky.”
Nairobi United Captain appeals to World to end Sudan’s “forgotten war”
Bichiok, who was born in Kakuma, Kenya and has represented South Sudan in different age categories currently captaining the U20 national team expressed deep concern for the innocent civilians caught up in the conflict.
He urged both sides to put aside their differences and prioritize the lives of ordinary people.
“I call upon the two sides who are fighting to look at the big picture. The country is going into ruins. Let them not be selfish think of our people who are suffering.
Look at my family’s situation; I can’t reach them. That is the same story for many families out there. People don’t know where their loved ones are, people have already lost their loved ones too just because of this war,” he said.
The player emphasized that the ongoing war does not only affect Sudanese citizens but also South Sudanese families who share deep historical and cultural ties.
“Whether you’re from South Sudan or Sudan, we share a lot. Our families are connected. The situation is so bad right now. We just pray for peace and urge the international community to come forward and help find a solution.”
Bichiok also appealed for humanitarian relief, calling for urgent efforts to provide food, medical aid and shelter to those displaced by the conflict.
“Our people are starving, hospitals have been destroyed, and the health situation is pathetic. The world needs to step in; it’s so heartbreaking,” he added.
Sudan’s civil war, which erupted in April 2023, has led to over 150,000 deaths and displaced more than 12 million people, according to the United Nations.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has devastated major cities like Khartoum and el-Fasher, creating what UN agencies describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
As the situation worsens, Bichiok’s plea echoes the growing frustration over the world’s silence on the Sudan conflict often referred to as the “forgotten war.”
His emotional appeal serves as a reminder that beyond politics and power struggles, millions of innocent lives are at stake and time is quickly running out.