Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese armed forces intensify humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese armed forces intensify humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Far from international attention, the conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces escalates. This results in a dramatic humanitarian Situation in Sudan. According to action against hunger, 25 million people in the country need humanitarian aid. Among them are 14 million children. Every third in Sudan suffers from hunger. The expulsion of people in Sudan due to the conflict leads to poverty and hunger. Around 18 million people are affected by acute hunger. In particular, the acute malnutrition in children has increased since the beginning of the conflict. A total of 14 million children in Sudan urgently need to receive humanitarian aid, with 3 million of them being on the run. In addition, the escalation of violence hinders the provision of humanitarian aid. The precarious security situation and movement restrictions prevent the access of emergency teams to the affected communities.
action against hunger appeals to the international community to provide financial resources of $ 2.7 billion for humanitarian aid in Sudan as quickly as possible. So far, however, only $ 94.5 million have been received, which only corresponds to 4 percent of the necessary funds. In addition, the organization calls on both parties to the conflict to ensure free and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations in order to be able to provide effective help.
Special concern is due to the escalation of sexual violence in this conflict. UN-Expert have indicated this. Reports on rapes and kidnapping of women and girls, some of whom were forced to marry and taken in hostage have emerged. Women and girls were chained into van and captured under inhumane conditions.
action against hunger emphasizes that the protection of vulnerable population groups, especially women and girls, is of crucial importance in conflict situations. The organization offers protection programs for victims of sexual violence and enables support and setting up shelters. In addition, it carries out gender justice.
Despite the conflict -related challenges, action against hunger continues to work in Sudan. The organization is present at 11 locations in the areas of Weißer Nil, Blauer Nil, Südkordofan and Central Darfur. There is nutritional uncertainty at IPC level 3. Between April and December 2023, action against hunger achieved almost 500,000 people in the areas of health, nutrition, livelihood, water, sanitary care, hygiene, equality and protection. The organization supports the victims of gender -specific violence by a hotline and offers them support. Short and long-term women's centers and municipal shelters are set up. In addition, educational events take place and school clubs were founded to raise awareness of gender -specific violence. The local healthcare staff and those responsible in the municipalities are trained in questions of gender equality.
The humanitarian and developmental aid organization Action against hunger is active in 55 countries and regions worldwide and supports a total of over 28 million people. She has been fighting malnutrition for over 40 years, creates access to clean water and supports the structure of sustainable livelihood. A total of 8,990 employees work for the organization.
Below you will find a table with information about the conflict in Sudan:
| Number of people affected | 25 million |
| Number of children affected | 14 million |
| Number of hungry people | 18 million |
| Number of children on the run | 3 million |
| Financial needs for humanitarian aid | 2.7 billion US dollars |
| Received financial resources 94.5 million US dollars |
| Location of action against hunger | White Nile, Blauer Nil, South Cordo, Central Darfur |
| Number of people achieved from April to December 2023 | 500,000 |
| Equipped women's centers and municipal shelters | Yes |
| School clubs for consciousness formation | Yes |
| Enlightenment events on gender -specific violence | Yes |
| Local training in gender equality | Yes |
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan requires immediate help and commitment from the international community to alleviate people's suffering and give them hope of a better future.
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