Renewed violence in Sudan from the SAF and RSF has created a humanitarian disaster, leading to mass displacements and a healthcare collapse. Thousands are fleeing to overcrowded camps, particularly in West Darfur and South Khartoum, with critical shortages of food and medical supplies. The situation has become urgent, with calls for immediate humanitarian assistance to alleviate suffering in affected regions.
The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to escalate, resulting in a deepening humanitarian crisis. This violence has led to mass displacement, with thousands of individuals fleeing their homes in search of refuge in overcrowded camps throughout Sudan’s neighboring regions, particularly in West Darfur and southern Khartoum, as they endure collapsing infrastructure and a failing healthcare system.
As fighting intensified over the weekend, numerous civilians departed Khartoum towards already saturated camps in El Geneina, Nyala in South Darfur, and El Fula in West Kordofan. The sudden influx of displaced persons is exerting overwhelming pressure on the already vulnerable communities in these areas, where essential resources such as food, shelter, and medical assistance are critically scarce.
Violence escalated in West Darfur, resulting in the deaths of three individuals at the hands of armed men, with an additional casualty caused by an RSF member. These violent incidents have heightened local tensions, with residents urgently demanding the apprehension of the RSF assailant amid deteriorating safety conditions.
In South Khartoum, the healthcare crisis has significantly worsened, highlighted by the deaths of seven pregnant women in the Belt area due to failing medical services. Clinics have faced looting, and hospitals, including Bashair Teaching Hospital, are struggling to function amidst a shortage of supplies and power. The scarcity of fuel has further hindered the ability of medical facilities to provide essential services such as dialysis, with treatment costs now exceeding SDG 40,000 per session, rendering them unaffordable for many families.
The prevailing insecurity in South Khartoum has also sparked a troubling increase in the disappearance of young girls. Since May 2023, at least eleven girls under 18 have vanished in the Belt area, including 17-year-old Manal Abdallah, who disappeared in February. Activists attribute these abductions to the deteriorating security situation, linked directly to the activities of RSF and SAF-aligned militias.
Despite these adversities, Takaful community kitchens in South Khartoum’s Belt area have resumed their meal distributions following a hiatus caused by insecurity and food shortages. This development marks a modest victory for local communities, although the hunger crisis remains critical.
As violence and displacement intensify across Sudan, urgent calls for humanitarian assistance are being made from areas such as El Geneina and South Khartoum. Given the destruction of infrastructure and the depletion of resources, the need for immediate aid has never been more pressing. It is imperative that the international community intervenes promptly to alleviate this escalating crisis.
The violence between the SAF and RSF has led to significant humanitarian challenges in Sudan, exacerbating displacement and healthcare crises. Ongoing conflicts are severely affecting local communities, with urgent calls for aid becoming increasingly dire. The reopening of Takaful kitchens offers a glimmer of hope, yet the broader need for international intervention remains crucial to address the worsening situation in Sudan.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
