The ongoing conflict in Sudan has spiraled into an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe, with millions displaced and global attention waning.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi raised the alarm at the Munich Security Conference, urging the world to recognize the severity of the crisis.
The war between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated the nation, leaving civilians in desperate need of aid and security.
Grandi expressed frustration over the lack of media coverage, despite the crisis being one of the largest humanitarian disasters on Earth.
“I have been in so many meetings on Sudan, and every time, and rightly so, I hear this is the biggest humanitarian catastrophe on Earth. And yet we hear very little about Sudan,” he said.
He emphasized the necessity of greater media access, arguing that the world cannot mobilize aid without increased visibility and awareness.
Grandi called for an urgent ceasefire during Ramadan, stressing that peace is the only way for refugees to return home safely.
Beyond Sudan’s borders, neighboring nations like Chad and South Sudan are struggling to cope with the flood of refugees.
“There are three and a half million people that have fled the country, in addition to the millions displaced inside Sudan,” Grandi noted.
He warned that without significant humanitarian aid, many refugees may be forced to migrate further into North Africa and even Europe.
Grandi also addressed the impact of USAID funding freezes, acknowledging ongoing negotiations to ensure vital aid reaches those in need.
With Sudan’s crisis worsening, he urged world leaders to act before the humanitarian disaster deepens beyond control.
