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Sudan Faces Dire Humanitarian Crisis as Conflict Escalates

As Sudan's civil war enters its second year, international aid remains critically underfunded, exacerbating a severe humanitarian and food crisis.

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People displaced by the ongoing conflict in Sudan break their fast together during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in a mass "Iftar" at the Huri camp for the displaced, south of Gedaref in eastern Sudan, on March 29, 2024.
A destroyed medical storage facility in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur province, Sudan, May 2, 2023.

Overview

  • Sudan's ongoing conflict has led to mass displacement, with millions facing acute hunger and health crises.
  • International aid efforts are severely underfunded, with only a fraction of the required billions received, leaving aid agencies struggling to provide necessary support.
  • Widespread violence, including targeted attacks on civilians and infrastructure, has intensified the crisis, with reports of atrocities such as rape and ethnic violence.
  • Efforts to mediate and provide aid are hampered by continuous fighting and restrictions imposed by conflicting parties, making large areas inaccessible.
  • Upcoming international conferences seek to address the crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for increased global funding and a ceasefire.