UN Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan as Violence Escalates, Famine Spreads

Sudan remains engulfed in a devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and displacing over 12 million people. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, with attacks on health facilities and aid workers, and a catastrophic hunger crisis now affecting more than half the population. Intense and sustained assaults in North Darfur, especially on the regional capital El Fasher and nearby displacement camps, have killed hundreds and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, many facing harassment and arbitrary detention at checkpoints. International aid agencies warn that funding cuts, coupled with ongoing violence, are severely hampering efforts to provide essential relief. UN officials have called for safe and unhindered humanitarian access, protection of civilians, and accountability for those committing serious violations. The conflict’s escalation continues to destabilize the wider region, with millions at risk of starvation and disease outbreaks amid collapsing healthcare infrastructure.