UN Warns of Crisis in Sudan Amid Violence

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the situation in Sudan as a 'nightmare of violence, hunger, and displacement' due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a recent Security Council address, he reported that nearly 25 million people require humanitarian aid, with more than 750,000 facing catastrophic food insecurity and famine conditions, particularly in North Darfur. Guterres highlighted alarming incidents of mass killings, sexual violence, and the rapid spread of diseases like cholera and malaria amidst a collapsed health infrastructure. The conflict, which has led to the displacement of over 11 million people, poses a risk of destabilizing the broader region, affecting neighboring countries from the Sahel to the Red Sea. He urged both warring factions to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian access, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect civilians. Guterres's warnings reflect the escalating humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for international intervention.