Sudan Faces World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis as Conflict Escalates

Millions are displaced, hunger is widespread, and sexual violence rises as international actors fuel the ongoing civil war.

The Sudanese civil war, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 14 million people and created the world’s largest hunger crisis, with 35 million affected by food insecurity.
Neighboring Chad has received more than 700,000 Sudanese refugees, offering humanitarian aid despite its own economic challenges and limited resources.
Women and girls face severe risks, including systematic sexual violence, exploitation, and trafficking, with many lacking access to medical and psychosocial support.
External nations, including Russia, Iran, and the UAE, have been accused of supplying weapons to opposing factions, exacerbating the conflict and hindering peace efforts.
Humanitarian organizations and local women-led networks are working to provide aid, document abuses, and push for accountability, while calls for international intervention grow.