The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamat Ali Youssouf, has declared the ongoing crisis in Sudan as one of the most violent conflicts on the African continent. He emphasized the unprecedented scale of the tragedy unfolding within the nation.
Following a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Youssouf stated that the situation in Sudan has reached a critical point of collapse. He also voiced strong condemnation of what he described as the international community’s neglect of the suffering endured by the Sudanese people due to the deteriorating conditions in the country.
Earlier this week, Nazik Abuzaid, head of the Sudanese Doctors for Human Rights, revealed that an estimated 25 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. She called for the immediate establishment of humanitarian corridors to facilitate aid delivery.
The Darfur and Kordofan regions have witnessed a significant escalation in the intensity of the conflict in recent weeks. This follows the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gaining control over several strategic cities, including Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur State.
The crisis in Sudan has persisted since April 2023, marking the beginning of the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. This conflict has led to a deterioration in the security and humanitarian situation across various regions of the country. Regional and international concerns have grown regarding the potential impact of the conflict on the stability of the wider region.
DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
