“This is a crisis of staggering scale and unimaginable brutality that demands urgent and sustained attention,” declared Edem Wosornu, director of operations at the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), during a Security Council briefing on December 19.
Since the civil war erupted on April 15, 2023, in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, the nation has been engulfed in relentless conflict. The clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have quickly spread beyond the capital, leaving devastation in their wake.
Over a year of intense fighting has plunged Sudan into a state of complete disaster. The country is grappling with widespread violence, hunger, disease, and death. The relentless war has ravaged the nation’s landscape and torn apart its social fabric, leaving millions in desperate need of aid.
In October 2024, Ted Chaiban, assistant secretary-general of the United Nations and deputy executive director of UNICEF, visited Sudan to witness the crisis firsthand. Describing the situation as one of the most severe in living memory, he lamented how Sudan and its plight are becoming increasingly forgotten by the international community.
Despite the severity of the crisis, global attention remains minimal. Humanitarian aid is dwindling, and the needs of the Sudanese people are becoming more urgent each day. The international community’s silence is deafening, and there is an urgent call for support to prevent further catastrophe.
The unfolding tragedy in Sudan is a stark reminder of the human cost of prolonged conflict. As the nation teeters on the brink, there is an imperative need for renewed international engagement and assistance. The world must not forget Sudan; its people deserve hope, peace, and a chance to rebuild.
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