Sudan Conflict Causes Severe Humanitarian Crisis

As Sudan's conflict stretches into nearly two years, the situation has significantly deteriorated, with over 61,000 deaths reported in Khartoum state alone, largely due to starvation and disease. The ongoing war has resulted in widespread displacement, with 31% of urban households affected, and a staggering 50% drop in full-time employment. The United Nations Development Programme and the International Food Policy Research Institute's recent study highlights that only 20% of the population is now food secure, down from 54% before the conflict. Violence continues to escalate, with nearly 9,000 attacks recorded since April 2023, predominantly in Khartoum. In South Sudan's Central Equatoria state, similar patterns of violence, including torture and arbitrary arrests, underscore the broader regional instability. The urgent need for economic revival and infrastructure rehabilitation is emphasized as humanitarian aid alone proves inadequate to address the dire socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing conflict.