UN Aid Chief Warns of Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

Kathmandu. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has reported that approximately 700 civilians have been killed in drone strikes across Sudan since January of this year. He stated that the three-year-long civil war has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis in Sudan. 

The prolonged conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 11 million people.

Recent daily drone strikes in regions including Darfur have severely disrupted daily life. Fletcher noted that the war has forced millions of Sudanese to flee their homes and has significantly increased the risk of regional instability.

He stated that three years of war have left approximately 34 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Highlighting the worsening situation, he noted that hunger is rising, leaving millions of children malnourished and deprived of education.

Meanwhile, he reported that women and girls are facing brutal sexual violence, adding that humanitarian workers are striving to assist 20 million people this year.

UN Resident Coordinator for Sudan, Denise Brown, stated that the UN's appeal for aid for Sudan this year has been hampered by a decline in international contributions from member states.

Donors are expected to gather at a conference in Berlin on Wednesday, aimed at reviving stalled peace talks and mobilizing humanitarian aid.