While all eyes are focused on the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, the world is paying very little attention to one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history, which is taking place in Sudan. Tens of thousands of civilians have died as a result of a civil war that began in April 2023 and has displaced nearly half of the population living in the country. Following fierce conflict between the opposing paramilitary organisation Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the situation in Sudan worsened despite continuous humanitarian efforts. Since the outbreak of violence death toll is about 1.5 million, and more than 2.2 million people have moved to neighbouring countries, leaving approximately 7.8 million displaced within Sudan.[1] The country’s past wars had already resulted in the displacement of 2.8 million people. About 50 million of Sudan’s population is experiencing acute food shortages and desperately needs humanitarian aid.[2] Along with a terrible death toll and mass displacement, this battle has severely damaged the nation’s economy and infrastructure. In a recent interview, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that “Sudan right now is probably the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and yet it’s not getting the attention it deserves.”[3]
