Paris, France – Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, stressing the need to address the suffering of the Sudanese people amidst the ongoing war. In remarks published on the X platform on Wednesday, Barrot explained that Sudan is currently experiencing the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, with millions suffering from acute hunger and famine. This is happening under conditions unprecedented since the beginning of this century.
He noted that the three-year-long conflict has led to the displacement of massive numbers of people fleeing violence and abuses, including sexual violence. He pointed out that women and children are the most affected, facing severe shortages of food, medicine, and shelter in refugee camps. Despite the severity of the crisis, the French minister stressed that a future for Sudan remains possible. He also affirmed that hope lies in the will of the Sudanese people, particularly in light of the popular uprising that swept the country in 2019.
Barro revealed that he hosted representatives of Sudanese society at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to listen to their demands and visions for the country’s future, ahead of the anniversary of the outbreak of the war. He added that he would present these visions at an international conference hosted by France in partnership with several international powers. These powers include Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the African Union. This initiative aims to coordinate international efforts to address the crisis in Sudan.
