As a Sudanese Australian, it is heartbreaking to see the devastating war in my homeland overlooked. By Sara Sinada, The Guardian

The Sudanese crisis may not be dominating the headlines, but for families fighting for survival and Sudanese Australians torn between our past and an uncertain future, our struggle is real. We need our government to acknowledge that our pain, though less publicised, is no less urgent.

Sudanese refugees in Australia deserve the same recognition, stability and security as others. Our stories deserve to be heard, and our community deserves to be seen. It’s time for the Australian government to act – because no refugee should be left behind.

As a Sudanese Australian, it is heartbreaking to see the devastating war in my homeland overlooked. By Sara Sinada, The Guardian