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Sudan War Fuels World's Worst Displacement Crisis
15 Apr
Summary
- Over 11 million Sudanese displaced by ongoing conflict since April 2023.
- Refugees face dangerous journeys and scarce resources in neighboring CAR.
- Funding cuts severely impact humanitarian aid for millions in need.
The war in Sudan, now in its third year since erupting in April 2023, has triggered the world's most severe displacement crisis, affecting over 11 million people. What began as a conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF forces has devolved into widespread violence, with army control over the east and center, and RSF dominance in the west, including Darfur.
Civilians face extreme danger due to attacks on infrastructure and increased drone warfare. This has led to desperate journeys, such as Nahma Mohammed's eight-day trek from Nyala to Birao, Central African Republic, a route fraught with peril and uncertainty.
Neighboring countries, like the Central African Republic, are experiencing surges in refugee populations. Birao, in CAR, hosts over 22,000 Sudanese refugees in the Korsi camp, with many more arriving, straining already limited resources in one of the world's poorest nations.
Humanitarian aid is critically insufficient, with significant funding cuts impacting essential services. For instance, U.S. funding for refugee response has nearly halved, and the Humanitarian Response Plan within Sudan saw a drop in funding from 70% to less than 40%.
Despite these challenges, refugees are organizing to fill aid gaps, yet these informal networks are also threatened by funding shortfalls. The ongoing conflict, marked by aerial bombardments and drone attacks, shows no sign of immediate resolution, leaving millions in dire need.
