Don't take shadows too seriously. Reality is your only safety. Continue to reject illusion.
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The Sudanese government has been playing games with the world, with the Africa Union, in particular, have been playing for time in order to conclude its mission of ethnic cleansing in the Sudan.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes the Sudanese government for deceptive tactics while committing ethnic cleansing.
Wole Soyinka's quote highlights the manipulative strategies employed by the Sudanese government, specifically indicating that they are stalling and playing diplomatic games with various international entities, such as the African Union. This deceit is aimed at furthering their agenda of ethnic cleansing, suggesting a grave humanitarian crisis while masking their actions with political maneuvering.
Themes
SudanEthnic CleansingPoliticsDeceitHuman Rights
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing international humanitarian crises, one might reference this quote to illustrate the complexity of political interactions during such events.
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