Sudan's Worsening Famine and Civil War: A Humanitarian Crisis

Intensifying Conflict and Displacement

• ⚠️ A brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands.
• 🌍 Over 14 million people, more than a quarter of Sudan's population, have been displaced internally and externally, creating the world's largest hunger and displacement crisis.
• 🎯 The conflict has escalated into a power struggle with Sudanese cities serving as battlegrounds.

Famine in El Fasher, Darfur

• 굶주림 A famine has been declared in El Fasher, Darfur, with residents resorting to eating animal feed to survive.
• 🚫 The city has been under a suffocating siege by the RSF for over a year, preventing humanitarian aid and goods from entering.
• 👶 Children in displaced persons camps face starvation, with families lacking basic necessities like food and water.

Atrocities and Humanitarian Law Violations

• ⚖️ The RSF is accused of genocide and ethnic cleansing, while the Sudanese army faces accusations of war crimes.
• 💔 The RSF declared a parallel government in Darfur, a region with a history of atrocities, now largely controlled by the RSF.
• 🚨 The international community is urged not to ignore the escalating situation, with reports of the RSF killing dozens in Kordofan.

Health Infrastructure Collapse and Trauma

• 🏥 Sudan's health infrastructure is on the brink of collapse, with 80% of facilities shut down, leaving most people in conflict areas without access to healthcare.
• 🦠 A cholera outbreak and malaria are compounding the crisis, with makeshift clinics being the only option for many.
• 😥 Widespread trauma is evident, with survivors recounting witnessing killings, rape, and the disappearance of loved ones.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Appeal

• 🆘 The ICRC reports that 25 million people need assistance across various sectors, including food, shelter, water, and medication.
• 📜 The ICRC reminds and urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law and spare civilian lives.