Somoud leader Khalid Omer Yousif has blamed Sudan’s worsening humanitarian and economic crisis on war, corruption and authoritarian rule, warning that millions of Sudanese are struggling to survive both inside the country and abroad.
In a statement published on social media, Yousif, a senior figure in the Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces (Somoud), said ending the war and restoring citizens’ right to a safe and dignified life must take priority over political disputes.
He described deteriorating living conditions across Sudan, where soaring prices, collapsing incomes, currency depreciation, widespread unemployment and failing public services have left many families unable to afford basic necessities.
Yousif warned that growing food insecurity and the threat of famine were pushing vulnerable communities further into desperation, with many households struggling to provide food and medicine for their children.
The crisis, he said, extends far beyond Sudan’s borders, affecting millions who have fled the conflict and are now facing mounting financial pressures in their host countries.
Sudanese living abroad are struggling to secure housing, healthcare and education while supporting relatives scattered across multiple countries, he added.
Displaced families and refugees also face increasingly difficult conditions, with humanitarian assistance falling short of essential needs as winter approaches.
Yousif criticised attempts to politicise the decisions of Sudanese citizens to remain in the country, flee abroad or return home.
He stressed that no political faction or authority has the right to dictate where Sudanese citizens should live, arguing that such decisions are personal freedoms that must remain outside political confrontation.
According to Yousif, the central issue facing Sudan is the failure to guarantee basic living conditions for its population, including access to food, medicine, shelter, security and employment.
He said restoring people’s ability to work, support their families and live with dignity should be the overriding priority, regardless of whether they remain in Sudan or have sought refuge elsewhere.
The Somoud leader directly linked the country’s humanitarian and economic collapse to years of war, corruption and authoritarian governance.
He warned that suffering would continue to deepen unless the underlying causes of the crisis were addressed.
Yousif called for political and national efforts to concentrate on ending the conflict, alleviating civilian suffering and restoring the dignity of Sudanese citizens.
He maintained that securing a peaceful and dignified future for the Sudanese people must take precedence over all other political considerations.
