UN Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Affecting 21 Million People
The United Nations has raised alarms about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where escalating clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have left millions of civilians vulnerable to famine and violence.
According to UN humanitarian agencies, approximately 21million Sudanese are experiencing critical food shortages, while over 20million require immediate medical assistance.
Yens Lirk, a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stated:
"Civilians are suffering the consequences of a conflict they did not instigate, and immediate protection for the innocent is essential."
The UN report highlights that around 13.6million individuals have been displaced, including more than 4.3million who have sought refuge in neighboring countries, which is placing significant strain on those nations.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that nearly 5,000 children are fleeing daily as a result of the conflict that began in April 2023.
Ricardo Perez, a UNICEF representative, noted:
"Many children have been displaced multiple times, and violence continues to follow them wherever they go for safety."
The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by a global funding shortfall, with donors contributing only 36% of the required 4.2billion dollars for 2025.
Consequently, the OCHA has been able to assist only 20million of the 34million individuals in need.
Yens Lirk urged the international community to halt hostilities, take meaningful steps toward peace, ensure humanitarian aid access, and prioritize civilian protection.
This warning comes as the conflict marks its thousandth day since erupting in April 2023, resulting in unprecedented levels of forced displacement and famine, according to UN assessments.
