The Sultan of the Masalit Tribe of Western Sudan visited Dayton, Ohio, to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in his homeland. Speaking at the Light of the Nations Church, he was joined by representatives from the Masalit Association of the United States to raise awareness about the impact of the Sudanese civil war, according to WKEF.
Isra Mohamed,a war survivor and speaker at the event, highlighted the devastating toll on the Masalit people. “This war displaced millions of Masalit people into neighboring countries, leaving them without land, shelter, food, or even clean water,”* she explained, noting that this represents only a fraction of their struggles.
Dr. Xezakia Rouse, speaking on behalf of the Sudanese people, outlined the Sultan’s mission. “He came to give power and strength to his people, hope, and also to speak to a lot of American congressmen and people in the UN to spread the word about what’s happening in Sudan right now,” said Dr. Rouse. He added that many Americans remain unaware of the genocide occurring there, emphasizing the need to bring the issue to the forefront.
The Sultan’s visit was described as “amazing” by the Sudanese community in Dayton, who noted that the city was chosen not for its size but for its well-organized Sudanese community. The Sultan shared his firsthand experiences of witnessing destruction and loss of life in Sudan, expressing gratitude to Daytonians for providing security and shelter to those fleeing the violence in Western Sudan.
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