A United Nations mission on Tuesday labelled Sudan’s ongoing conflict as “a crisis of humanity,” exposing the brutal human cost behind the headlines.
Sudan’s war has raged for over two years, pitting the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-led army against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in a deadly power struggle.
Mona Rishmawi, a UN fact-finding expert, warned that this is not just a humanitarian emergency, but a profound assault on human dignity itself.
“While bombs and bullets dominate news coverage, a quieter, more savage war is waged on women, girls, and marginalized groups,” Rishmawi said.
Since April 2023, clashes have intensified between general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, once allies turned foes.
The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced 14.3 million people, making Sudan the world’s largest forced displacement crisis, according to UN refugee data.
The UN mission condemned the increasing use of heavy weapons in civilian-populated areas, underscoring the staggering toll on innocent lives.
Mission chair Mohamed Chande Othman described the war as “increasingly complex and brutal,” emphasizing that civilians suffer the most.
The report revealed both sides exploit humanitarian aid, with hunger weaponized and aid deliberately manipulated or blocked.
Despite Sudan’s refusal to permit UN access, the mission persists in investigations, quietly compiling a confidential list of those responsible for atrocities.
