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UN: Over 30 Million in Sudan Require Urgent Aid Amid Unprecedented Crisis
UN: Over 30 Million in Sudan Require Urgent Aid Amid Unprecedented Crisis
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The crisis, described by the UN as "unprecedented," underscores the depth of suffering caused by the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid... 06.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The United Nations has sounded the alarm on Sudan's escalating humanitarian catastrophe, revealing that 30.4 million people, over half of them children, are in dire need of assistance after 20 months of devastating war.In a stark appeal for international support, the UN launched a $4.2 billion funding campaign aimed at helping 20.9 million individuals across Sudan, a country pushed to the brink by relentless violence and famine.World’s Largest Displacement CrisisThe ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of over eight million people within Sudan. Combined with the 2.7 million displaced before the war, Sudan now holds the grim title of hosting the world’s largest internal displacement crisis.In addition to internal displacement, 3.3 million Sudanese have fled the country, crossing borders to escape the violence. This means that more than a quarter of Sudan's pre-war population of 50 million has been uprooted.Famine Threat Looms LargeThe humanitarian situation is compounded by famine, officially declared in five areas of Sudan. The UN warns that famine could engulf five more areas by May, with 8.1 million people teetering on the brink of mass starvation.Aid organizations report significant challenges in accessing affected areas due to bureaucratic red tape and persistent violence.Moreover, the UN’s efforts to raise funds for Sudan have struggled to gain traction, with less than a quarter of targeted funds secured throughout much of the conflict. The crisis has often been overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, leaving Sudan’s plight largely ignored by the international community.
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UN: Over 30 Million in Sudan Require Urgent Aid Amid Unprecedented Crisis
Christina Glazkova
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The crisis, described by the UN as "unprecedented," underscores the depth of suffering caused by the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023.
The United Nations has
sounded the alarm on Sudan's escalating humanitarian catastrophe, revealing that
30.4 million people, over half of them children, are in dire need of assistance after 20 months of devastating war.
In a stark appeal for international support, the UN launched a $4.2 billion funding campaign aimed at helping 20.9 million individuals across Sudan, a country pushed to the brink by relentless violence and
famine.World’s Largest Displacement Crisis
The ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of over eight million people within
Sudan. Combined with the 2.7 million displaced before the war, Sudan now holds the grim title of hosting the world’s largest internal displacement crisis.In addition to internal displacement, 3.3 million Sudanese have fled the country, crossing borders to escape the violence. This means that more than a quarter of Sudan's pre-war population of 50 million has been uprooted.
Famine Threat Looms Large
The humanitarian situation is compounded by famine, officially declared in five areas of Sudan. The UN warns that famine could engulf five more areas by May, with 8.1 million people teetering on the brink of mass starvation.
Aid organizations report significant challenges in accessing affected areas due to bureaucratic red tape and persistent violence.
Moreover, the UN’s efforts to raise funds for Sudan have struggled to gain traction, with less than a quarter of targeted funds secured throughout much of the conflict. The crisis has often been overshadowed by conflicts in
Ukraine and the Middle East, leaving Sudan’s plight largely ignored by the international community.
