Worsening human crisis persists amid prolonged conflict in Sudan
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has plunged the country into a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing the threat of famine, displacement, and disease.
According to the International Rescue Committee's Sudan country director, Eatizaz Yousif, approximately 3 million people are on the brink of famine and risk dying from malnutrition. The conflict has forced over 2 million people to cross borders into neighboring countries, while more than 7.7 million people have been internally displaced within Sudan.
The situation is particularly dire for children. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell described Sudan as "one of the worst places in the world" for children, with 8.9 million children suffering from severe food insecurity and illnesses. The conflict has resulted in attacks on hospitals and schools, causing civilian deaths, including children and healthcare workers.
The World Food Programme warns that Sudan risks becoming "the world’s largest hunger crisis in recent history" if hostilities continue. One in every five Sudanese people is facing emergency-level food insecurity as a result of the war, with 755,000 people in Sudan facing catastrophic levels of hunger.
The crisis is deepening as fighting continues and humanitarian access remains constrained. Attacks on civilian infrastructure and healthcare facilities by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have further complicated the situation. Increasing outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever, and malaria due to collapsing public health services are also a significant concern.
The crisis has also been exacerbated by a critical funding gap. Only 14-28.5% of the $4.2 billion 2025 humanitarian aid appeal has been funded, severely limiting response capacity. The continued influx of weapons despite UN embargo has sustained the conflict.
The situation in Sudan is so dire that it is considered one of the worst places in the world for children, according to UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. Approximately 55% of the people who have crossed borders are minors under the age of 18. Women, children, and entire families are forced to evacuate and leave everything behind when the situation in Sudan deteriorates.
As of August 2025, Sudan’s ongoing conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis marked by massive displacement, extreme food insecurity, and significant impacts on children. The war has internally displaced about 10 million people, with approximately 7.66 million displaced since the conflict intensified after April 2023. In addition, over 1.6 million refugees have fled Sudan to neighboring countries such as Chad, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, and Uganda.
The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has resulted in the world's greatest famine and displacement crises. The crisis is expected to worsen unless urgent action is taken to provide humanitarian aid, protect civilians, and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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