Nearly two years of relentless conflict in Sudan have plunged the country into a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with over 30 million people almost two-thirds of the population in desperate need of aid, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which erupted in April 2023, has devastated communities, crippled essential services, and left millions on the brink of famine. Originally concentrated in Khartoum and Darfur, the fighting has now spread to other regions, creating one of the largest displacement crises in recent history.
Over 8 million Sudanese have been forced to flee their homes, with many seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Chad, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Uganda. Uganda, which already hosts over 1.7 million refugees, is struggling to accommodate the growing influx of Sudanese asylum seekers, with humanitarian agencies warning of overcrowded settlements and dwindling resources.
In a statement shared on social media, the UN underscored the urgency of the situation, pointing to mass displacement, a deepening hunger crisis, and widespread human suffering.
“The situation is dire, and greater global support is critical to saving lives,” the statement read, calling for increased international humanitarian funding and unimpeded access to deliver life-saving aid.
With no signs of peace in sight, humanitarian groups warn that Sudan’s crisis will only worsen unless urgent action is taken to halt the violence and provide essential relief to millions in need.
