More than two years after the outbreak of civil war in Sudan, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over what has become one of the world’s most severe displacement and hunger emergencies.
Since violent clashes erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), more than 10 million people have been uprooted from their homes. Today, an estimated 25 million individuals rely on humanitarian assistance for basic survival.
The conflict, which initially ignited in the capital, Khartoum, has rapidly engulfed other regions, particularly Darfur and Kordofan. Both warring factions face serious allegations of war crimes, including ethnic violence, sexual assault, and deliberate attacks on civilians.
Sudan’s healthcare system has all but collapsed. The nation is battling outbreaks of cholera, measles, and malaria, while UNICEF warns that 3.7 million children under five face the threat of severe acute malnutrition.
Much of the country’s infrastructure is in ruins—numerous power and water facilities have been destroyed, and agricultural lands have been deserted. Cultural heritage has also suffered, with more than 10 historic sites, including the National Museum, reportedly damaged or looted.
Casualty figures remain difficult to verify due to overwhelmed medical services, but human rights groups estimate that tens of thousands have been killed or injured.
Despite multiple attempts at brokering peace, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
