Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises as the war that erupted in April 2023 continues to devastate large parts of the country.
The conflict has displaced millions of people, destroyed infrastructure, and pushed communities into severe food shortages, with many civilians struggling to access basic necessities.
Abdelbagi Jibril, the chief representative of the African Center for Democracy and Human Rights at the United Nations in Geneva, said the continued fighting is partly driven by the Sudanese army’s refusal to engage in meaningful political negotiations.
According to Jibril, the army—led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan—is supported by hardline religious groups, including elements linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he says has contributed to prolonging the conflict.
The depth of the crisis was recently highlighted in a widely circulated video showing large crowds of civilians lining up for food assistance in Port Sudan, where the military leadership has established its operational headquarters.
In the footage, desperate residents queue around a truck distributing food, a stark illustration of the humanitarian conditions faced by many Sudanese families.
Sudanese activist Ahmed Zorba reacted to the video in a post on the X platform, writing that while political and armed factions exploit tribal divisions, ordinary citizens are left struggling to secure even a single meal for their children.
Humanitarian agencies warn that without a political solution and expanded aid access, the situation in Sudan could deteriorate further, leaving millions more at risk of hunger and displacement.
