UN Warns: Sudan Conflict Threatens Lives of 21 Million People
The United Nations has issued a critical warning regarding the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, where millions of civilians are suffering from hunger and violence due to ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
UN aid organizations reported that approximately 21million Sudanese are experiencing acute food shortages, while over 20million people urgently require medical assistance.
Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stated:
"Civilians are paying the price daily for a war they did not choose, and the innocent must be protected immediately."
The UN report highlighted that 13.6million individuals have been forced to flee their homes, including more than 4.3million who have crossed borders, placing immense pressure on neighboring countries.
UNICEF confirmed that approximately 5,000 children are fleeing daily since the conflict began in April 2023.
Ricardo Pérez, a UNICEF representative, remarked:
"Many have fled multiple times, and violence follows them wherever they go."
The crisis is exacerbated by a lack of global humanitarian funding, with donors providing only 36% of the required 4.2billion dollars for 2025.
Consequently, OCHA has been able to assist only 20million of the 34million people in need of aid.
Jens Laerke urged the international community to cease hostilities immediately, take genuine steps toward peace, ensure access to humanitarian aid, and protect civilians.
This warning comes as the conflict marks its thousandth day since its outbreak in April 2023, representing the largest wave of displacement and the most severe famine in decades, according to UN estimates.
