Report: The Situation in Sudan, Two Years After the Start of the War
Two years into the conflict, Sudan is sinking into an unprecedented multidimensional crisis, as international inaction continues to prolong the suffering of an abandoned population.
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal civil war between the regular army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary militia commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. Two years later, the country lies in ruins. Cities such as Khartoum—once vital hubs—have been devastated. Infrastructure has been destroyed, public services have collapsed, and the population is enduring conditions of extreme hardship. With over 14 million internally displaced people and refugees, Sudan now faces the largest displacement crisis in the world.
The Most Significant Crises:
Sudan is currently grappling with several major crises, the most severe of which include:
• Humanitarian Crisis: Around 25 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity. Famine is especially dire in the Darfur region, where heavy fighting continues.
• Security Crisis: Despite the army’s recapture of Khartoum, violent clashes persist. Civilians live in a state of constant fear.
• Cultural and Heritage Crisis: The National Museum in Khartoum has been looted and badly damaged—a tragic symbol of cultural erasure.
• War Crimes: Numerous instances of mass violence have been reported, including rape, massacres of civilians, and the destruction of entire villages, as documented by eyewitnesses and international organizations…
