Since the start of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other armed groups, nearly 9,000 people have reportedly been killed, more than 5.6 million driven from their homes and 25 million people need help.

Six months of war have plunged Sudan into one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history, according to Martin Griffiths, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Martin Griffiths called on parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. He noted that for six months, civilians, particularly in Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan, « have experienced no respite », with horrific reports of rape and sexual violence continually emerging.

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator highlighted the 45 aid workers who have been killed or detained since April 15. He also explained that with the number of ethnic clashes increasing, humanitarian workers’ access to people in need is hampered. And even in areas that humanitarians can access, they are “crippled by underfunding.” Since only 33% of the $2.6 billion needed to help people in need in Sudan in 2023 has been received.

Since the start of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other armed groups, nearly 9,000 people have reportedly been killed, more than 5.6 million driven from their homes and 25 million people need help.

19 million children cannot go to school because of the conflict. The health situation in Sudan is also dire, more than 70% of health facilities in conflict zones are out of service and cholera is already raging in the country, with more than 1,000 suspected cases.