Sudan’s War Enters Fourth Year as Global Silence Deepens Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to worsen as fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year, with the United Nations warning that the country is being abandoned by the global community.

Speaking from Khartoum, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown said the scale of suffering has reached alarming levels.

“People shouldn’t call this a forgotten crisis; that’s almost offensive. It’s abandoned,” she said.

The conflict has displaced millions and destroyed critical infrastructure across the country. Aid agencies continue to report worsening hunger and limited access to basic services as the war drags on.

Brown urged the international community to increase its focus on Sudan, noting the country’s size, population, and strategic importance.

“You can’t forget about Sudan,” she said.

She stressed that despite the scale of the crisis, global attention and response remain insufficient compared to other conflicts.

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I’m Outraged

At the same time, the UN official expressed anger over the level of violence recorded during the war.

“I’m outraged,” she said, pointing to atrocities documented by the UN.

These include widespread sexual violence, mass killings, and famine caused by prolonged sieges. One of the deadliest incidents occurred during the RSF’s assault on El-Fasher, where about 6,000 people were reportedly killed in three days.

What is the World Waiting for?

Brown also questioned the lack of global action despite the severity of the crisis.

“My question is, what is the world waiting for to actually wake up and make an effort the way we have seen in other horrendous, shocking crises around the world,” she said.

She called on world leaders and citizens to speak out and push for stronger intervention.

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External Involvement in the Conflict

The UN has also raised concerns about external involvement in the conflict, warning that foreign actors may be fuelling the violence.

“The weapons don’t come from inside Sudan. Something is driving this conflict, and somebody is benefitting from the resources,” Brown said.

As the war continues, humanitarian agencies warn that without urgent international action, the situation in Sudan will deteriorate further, leaving millions at risk and deepening what is already the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

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Kenyan police contingent serving under UNMISS together with senior leadership members of the diplomatic community and distinguished guests during peacekeeping awards in South Sudan
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