Half of Sudan's Population at Risk as War Rages, Aid Dries Up

Sudan is teetering on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe as the civil war enters its third year, pushing nearly half of the country’s 50 million people toward the threat of famine. 

A combination of escalating violence, dwindling international funding, and widespread displacement is intensifying one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.

According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), over 12 million people have been internally displaced within Sudan, while nearly 3.8 million have fled to neighboring countries. That number is expected to grow if fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues, increasing the strain on bordering nations.

Years of relentless conflict have devastated Sudan’s infrastructure. Critical services such as electricity, water, healthcare, and education have been severely damaged or disrupted, turning everyday life into a nightmare for millions. The capital, Khartoum, among other cities, has seen extensive destruction due to ongoing shelling and street battles.

Although the Sudanese army reclaimed control of Khartoum last month, the humanitarian situation remains dire. International aid organizations are sounding the alarm, warning that tens of thousands could die from hunger if humanitarian funding is not urgently secured.

The deepening crisis underscores the urgent need for both intensified humanitarian assistance and a renewed international diplomatic push to bring an end to the violence and find a lasting solution to Sudan’s crisis.