UN Warns: Sudan Conflict Puts 21 Million Lives at Risk
As clashes intensify between the Sudanese army and rapid support forces, the United Nations has issued a grave warning about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where millions of civilians are suffering from famine and violence.
UN-affiliated humanitarian organizations report that approximately 21million Sudanese are experiencing severe food shortages, while over 20million individuals urgently require medical assistance.
Yens Lerk, 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 indicates that 13.6million people have been forced to flee their homes, with more than 4.3million crossing borders, placing immense pressure on neighboring countries.
Additionally, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has confirmed that around 5,000 children are fleeing every day since the conflict began in April 2023.
Ricardo Pérez, UNICEF representative, explained:
"Many have been displaced multiple times, and violence follows them wherever they seek refuge."
The crisis is exacerbated by a lack of global humanitarian funding, with donors having allocated only 36% of the 4.2billion dollars needed in 2025.
As a result, the OCHA has only been able to assist 20million out of 34million individuals in need of aid.
Yens Lerk has called on the international community for an immediate ceasefire, concrete steps towards peace, ensuring access to humanitarian aid, and protecting civilians.
This warning comes as the conflict marks its thousandth day since its outbreak in April 2023, resulting in the largest wave of forced displacement and the most significant famine in decades, according to UN estimates.
