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Diamond vigil in solidarity with the local Sudanese community.
The Derry Anti War Coalition is holding s short vigil in solidarity with the local Sudanese community.
The event is taking place today (Tuesday, May 9) at 6:30pm at the War Memorial in the Diamond.
Convenor of the Derry Anti War Coalition, Davy McAuley explained: "Our local Sudanese community may be small but it is important and they deserve our full solidarity in these terrible times.
"The news from Sudan of constant violence and war must be devastating for them. It's hard to comprehend the pain they are going through as they wait for news of loved ones'."
Mr McAuley said there were "parallels between the situation in Sudan and the historic situation in Ireland".
He added: "Sudan is a former British Colony. It only gained it's independence in 1956. The flag then may have changed but the colonial power structures stayed in place. We know all about the legacy of British Imperialism in Ireland.
"Today Sudan is again at the centre of global political manoeuvres - China, Russia, France, USA and Britain are all playing a part in arming and funding the conflict.
"Sudan is rich in mineral resources. As always the ordinary people suffer when great powers clash.
"The Derry Anti War Coalition stands with the people of Sudan and our Sudanese friends and neighbours."
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