Berlin, 14 April 2026.
Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of Sudan’s ongoing conflict, a period marked by profound suffering and a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. Tom Fletcher, the United States Government’s Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has issued a stark warning, declaring that the world is failing Sudan.
The situation in Sudan is dire. With nearly 34 million people—nearly two-thirds of the population—in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the country faces the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. As the lean season approaches, the grip of hunger is tightening, with hundreds of thousands of children acutely malnourished and millions denied access to education. Women and girls are enduring systemic and brutal sexual violence.
The violence has intensified, with nearly 700 civilians reported killed in drone strikes in the first three months of this year. The displacement crisis has reached catastrophic levels, with millions forced to flee their homes, both within Sudan and across its borders. The impact on communities has been devastating, with entire families uprooted repeatedly.
Despite efforts to provide aid, last year saw humanitarian workers reach 17 million people. This year, the UN aims to support 20 million. However, the response is critically underfunded, and the urgency of the situation is undeniable.
As Sudan commemorates this grim anniversary, the international community is called to action. The need to stop the violence, protect civilians, and ensure aid reaches those in greatest need is more pressing than ever.
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Original author: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
