As 2024 draws to a close, the devastating conflict in Sudan continues unabated, with reports indicating an alarming escalation of the humanitarian crisis. The war, which could enter its third year by April 2025, remains largely overlooked by international media, despite the dire situation on the ground.
Recent analyses highlight that a ceasefire agreement between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces seems distant. The crisis has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with millions displaced in search of safety. Reports from NGOs indicate that Sudan is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, with famine spreading to new areas.
The Daily Morning emphasized the need for global awareness of the humanitarian disaster, urging that the lives impacted by this conflict should not be overshadowed by other global crises. The article noted that the war has claimed countless lives and forced millions into severe food insecurity.
Additionally, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on the financial underpinnings of the conflict, specifically pointing to the gold trade as a significant source of funding for the warring factions. The publication called on the international community, particularly Germany, to take action to cut off financial resources that fuel the conflict.
According to estimates from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, over 24.6 million people in Sudan are facing acute food insecurity. The situation is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that famine conditions could extend to additional regions by May 2025.
Despite some agricultural recovery due to favorable rainfall, ongoing violence has severely hampered farming activities, leading to widespread crop destruction and abandonment of fields. The humanitarian situation remains critical, necessitating urgent international intervention to alleviate suffering and promote a lasting ceasefire.