Atrocities and famine continue to escalate in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Sudan as it marks the second anniversary of the war on Tuesday.
Last month, the Sudanese army regained control of the capital, Khartoum, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
But this has only shifted the conflict into a new phase that could result in the effective division of the country.
50 Million People in Sudan are Facing Famine.
RSF fighters and their allies attacked two refugee camps in West Darfur on Friday and Saturday, killing at least 300 people.
Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, which host around 700,000 internally displaced Sudanese, are suffering from famine.
Because aid workers are unable to reach them due to ongoing fighting.
Half of Sudan’s population — approximately 50 million people — now face famine.
The World Food Programme has confirmed famine in 10 locations.
It warned that it may spread further, putting millions of lives at risk from starvation.
Every Moment in Sudan War Puts More Lives at Risk.
Kashif Shafiq, Sudan country director for the International Rescue Committee — the last aid organization still operating in Zamzam camp said:
“This horrific conflict has dragged on for two years.
The world must act to push for a ceasefire.
Every moment we wait puts more lives at risk.
Humanity must prevail.”
UAE Calls for Urgent Peace in Sudan
On Tuesday, the UAE issued an urgent call for peace as Sudan’s devastating war enters its third year.
Lana Nusseibeh, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, stated that the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Sudan is among the worst the world has seen.
Third Year of Sudan War: Humanitarian Collapse vs. ‘Bridge of Hope’
Lana Nusseibeh stated:
“Atrocities continue to be committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
The Sudanese army’s ongoing attacks — including starvation tactics, indiscriminate shelling of populated areas, reprisals against civilians (including emergency workers), and alleged use of chemical weapons — are causing unimaginable suffering to civilians already on the brink of collapse.”
The UAE unequivocally condemns these atrocities and calls for accountability.
We also strongly condemn the recent brutal attacks on civilians in Darfur.
Including the massacres at Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps near El Fasher, which left hundreds dead or injured.”
She stressed that all parties to the conflict must “stop targeting humanitarian workers and indiscriminate attacks on schools, markets, and hospitals.”
In this moment of immense suffering, the UAE called for immediate action on three key fronts:
1. Ceasefire and Political Process
The UAE urged both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF to agree to an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire.
And also to come to the negotiating table in good faith.
The statement said:
“Guns must fall silent.
There can be no military solution to this conflict.
Only a political one that reflects the will of the Sudanese people.”
2. Unhindered Humanitarian Access
“Blocking aid is unconscionable.
Using humanitarian aid and food supplies as weapons is reprehensible.” the statement said.
Both parties must allow immediate, safe, and urgent humanitarian access across Sudan.
The UAE called on the UN to prevent warring parties from manipulating humanitarian aid for military or political gain.
3. International Pressure
The statement called on the international community to act urgently.
In order to facilitate the political process, scale up humanitarian aid, and apply coordinated pressure on all parties fueling the conflict.
“We call for a transition to a civilian-led, independent government — the only legitimate form of leadership.
That can represent the Sudanese people and lay the foundation for lasting peace”. the statement concluded.
“The world cannot allow Sudan to spiral further into chaos, extremism, and fragmentation.”
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— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) April 11, 2025
The UN: over 20,000 People Were Killed in Sudan War
UAE’s statement comes on the second anniversary of Sudan’s war, which began on April 15, 2023.
According to the UN and local authorities, the conflict has claimed over 20,000 lives.
It also displaced around 14 million people.
A study by U.S. universities estimates the actual death toll at around 130,000.
Calls from the UN are growing louder to end the conflict as it enters its third year.
In hopes of averting a deepening humanitarian catastrophe that is pushing millions toward famine and death.
Due to food shortages caused by fighting in 13 of Sudan’s 18 states.
