Khartoum, Sudan – Hassan Shaib Dengas, director of the Capital Center for Political and Strategic Studies, warned of an unprecedented deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Sudan, given the ongoing war and the resulting widespread displacement and refugee crises.
He explained that the conflict has displaced more than six million people within the country, in addition to nearly five million refugees abroad, placing immense pressure on resources and basic services and further complicating the humanitarian crisis.
He pointed to the continued attacks on civilian infrastructure and the direct targeting of civilians, which has led to a sharp decline in health and education services. Despite the government’s ongoing efforts to address the crisis, the scale of the disaster exceeds its capacity.
He added that Darfur and parts of Kordofan are experiencing dire humanitarian conditions, with serious violations including rape, ethnic cleansing, and mass killings. He stressed that these violations amount to crimes against humanity.
He also noted that the repercussions of the war have extended to the national economy, with widespread unemployment and declining income sources, negatively impacting social conditions and leading to increased rates of family breakdown and the emergence of numerous social problems.
Dengus affirmed that local civil society organizations are making significant efforts to provide humanitarian aid, contain the crisis, and work to repair the social fabric. However, the scale of the needs far exceeds available resources, given the ongoing conflict and the increasing number of those affected.
