Sudan's humanitarian crisis has reached alarming levels, with 28.9 million people—nearly two-thirds of the population—now needing assistance due to the ongoing civil war. Officials revealed the staggering numbers at a conference in Port Sudan this week, warning of a race against time to prevent mass suffering. 🔥
💡 Key stats:
16.9 million people require immediate life-saving aid
840,000 metric tons of supplies needed before 2024
13.1 million more displaced since fighting began in April 2023
Sudan Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Salwa Adam Benya stressed the urgency: "Every delay costs lives. We're seeing hunger, disease outbreaks, and collapsed healthcare systems." The government has opened seven border crossings, including the contentious Adre crossing with Chad, despite accusations that paramilitary groups misuse these routes.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Jabir of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council called out international donors: "Promises must turn into action." The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to displace families daily, with no ceasefire in sight.
