The deadly conflict that has rocked Sudan for more than two years has forced over 4 million people to flee their country. Ensuring safe humanitarian access is essential to allow aid to reach vulnerable populations.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a brutal conflict between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces. Starting in the capital, Khartoum, the conflict has spread to the Darfur and Kordofan regions, destroying the country’s infrastructure and paralyzing its economy. The health system is collapsing, schools have been transformed into makeshift shelters, and even cultural sites have not been spared.
According to the UNHCR, more than 4 million people have fled the country in search of safety, seeking refuge in already fragile neighboring states. Famine threatens millions of civilians, while epidemics of cholera, measles, and malaria are spreading. UNICEF also warns of critical levels of severe acute malnutrition among children under five.
NGOs report serious human rights violations, including ethnic cleansing, sexual violence, and summary executions perpetrated by both sides. Civilians, especially women and children, are paying the heaviest price in this conflict. Sudan, once nicknamed “the breadbasket of Africa,” is witnessing the destruction of its farmland and the plunge of its population into poverty.
The ADH calls for increased mobilization to provide emergency aid to refugees and host communities. To resolve this crisis, we urge political dialogue between the parties to the conflict. It is essential to ensure safe humanitarian access so aid can reach vulnerable populations. We also call for increased support to neighboring countries hosting refugees. Furthermore, rapid investment is needed to rebuild vital infrastructure such as health, water, and agriculture.