After 20 months of devastating conflict, the country plunged into a situation of hunger and chaos, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and the internal displacement of more than 8 million.
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the serious humanitarian crisis plaguing Sudan, highlighting the urgent need for assistance for more than 30 million people, half of whom are children. After 20 months of devastating conflict, the made an appeal to raise 4.2 billion dollars, approximately 26 billion reais, with the aim of helping 20.9 million people affected.
The conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Army and rapid support paramilitary forces, has plunged the country into a situation of famine and chaos, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of people and the internal displacement of more than 8 million. , in addition to the 2.7 million already displaced before the war.
Sudan is currently facing the largest internal displacement crisis in the world. Five regions have already officially declared a state of famine, and another five are expected to follow suit in the coming months. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the Sudanese government, loyal to the army, denies the existence of hunger in the country. However, humanitarian organizations report difficulties in accessing affected areas due to violence and bureaucracy, which further worsens the crisis.
*With information from Grieco Holtz
*Report produced with the help of AI
