UN Warns of Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis as Sudan Conflict Nears Two-Year Mark, Displacing Over 12 Million

The civil war in Sudan approaches its second year, with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaged in intense conflict. The UN has declared Sudan to be facing "the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world." Over 12 million civilians have been displaced, and approximately 150,000 have died in 22 months. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation as a "nightmare," with over 30 million Sudanese civilians requiring aid. Both sides are accused of war crimes. While the SAF is progressing towards controlling Khartoum, the RSF is tightening its grip on Darfur, hindering aid to refugees. Billions in funding are needed to address the humanitarian crisis.