Death Toll in Sudan Civil War Exceeds 61,000

A new report by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine reveals that over 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state due to Sudan's civil war, with more than 26,000 of those deaths resulting from violence. This figure is significantly higher than the United Nations' previous estimate of approximately 20,000 violent deaths nationwide. The report highlights that starvation and disease are now the leading causes of death across Sudan, exacerbating what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with nearly 25 million people in need of aid. The conflict has displaced 11 million individuals, and counting the dead has been hindered by chaos and communication breakdowns. Amnesty International has also reported that French military technology may be in use by the Rapid Support Forces in violation of a UN arms embargo, further complicating the situation. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for a ceasefire to address the humanitarian catastrophe.