Sudan's civil war claims over 20,000 lives amid humanitarian crisis
- Since April 2023, Sudan has plunged into a civil war that has led to more than 20,000 deaths and displaced nearly 13 million people.
- Civilians in severely affected areas are foraging for wild plants to survive, with aid efforts hampered by ongoing violence.
- The humanitarian crisis has grown into one of the world's largest hunger crises, necessitating urgent assistance.
Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war since April 2023, triggered by escalating tensions between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. This conflict has not only led to more than 20,000 deaths but also displaced nearly 13 million people, resulting in one of the world's most severe hunger crises. Areas like Kordofan, the Nuba Mountains, and Darfur have reported particularly catastrophic food insecurity, with civilians resorting to foraging for wild plants and even sucking on coal. The warfare has significantly spiked market prices, restricted aid delivery, and shrunk agricultural land, pushing many people to the brink of starvation as they struggle to meet their basic needs. Aid organizations have faced tremendous challenges in accessing affected regions due to blockades and ongoing violence, further compounding the humanitarian disaster. Furthermore, many refugees fleeing into neighboring Chad encounter limited assistance in border towns, where prices for basic needs have soared. The local population struggles to cope with the influx of refugees, as a significant part of Chad’s population already lives below the poverty line. An urgent international response is essential to alleviate the dire circumstances faced by those affected by the civil unrest and its widespread consequences.