The United Nations has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where more than 30 million people require assistance due to the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces militia, which erupted in April 2023.
Idim Wosuruno, Director of Operations at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), following her visit to Sudan and Chad, said that cities such as El Fasher, Kadugli, and El Obeid remain under siege, while around 680,000 people face catastrophic levels of food insecurity amid cholera outbreaks and widespread malnutrition.
She noted that Khartoum has become a “ghost city” due to widespread destruction, though she also observed efforts by residents to restore life to the capital.
Wosuruno highlighted that aid deliveries face challenges due to ongoing fighting and logistical difficulties, with supplies routed through Chad after a long journey from Cameroon. She urged the international community to improve access and provide additional funding, stressing that “we need just 55 cents per person per day,” and emphasized that ending the war is essential to ensure aid delivery and Sudan’s recovery.
