Mary Robinson: World's indifference to Sudan humanitarian crisis 'appalling'

Mary Robinson speaking at an emergency briefing on Sudan organised by Dóchas. Picture: Julien Behal

The only thing more appalling than what is happening in Sudan is the world's indifference to it, former president Mary Robinson has said.

It is more than 500 days since conflict erupted in Sudan and more than 20,000 people have been killed. More than 12 million people have been displaced.