Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: A Call for Urgent Action
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, declaring it the largest crisis of its kind in history. As of December 2024, the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has led to a staggering 30.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, which represents 10% of the global humanitarian needs despite Sudan's population being less than 1% of the world total.
The Impact of Ongoing Conflict
Since the outbreak of violence in mid-April 2023, the situation in Sudan has deteriorated rapidly, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of approximately 12 million individuals. Among these, 9 million are internally displaced, while nearly half of the country's population—around 26 million people—are facing severe hunger. The IRC's report highlights that the ongoing conflict has severely obstructed the delivery of essential humanitarian aid, exacerbating the health crisis in the region.
Global Context and Future Outlook
The IRC's report also identifies 20 countries at risk of humanitarian deterioration, with Sudan at the forefront for the second consecutive year. Globally, an estimated 305 million people require humanitarian support, with a significant concentration in regions such as the occupied Palestinian territories, Syria, South Sudan, Lebanon, and Myanmar. The IRC's findings underscore the urgent need for international intervention and support to prevent a complete humanitarian collapse in Sudan.
