The UN's refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, expressed deep concerns about Sudan's future as the ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to devastate the nation.
Speaking ahead of the annual UN General Assembly, Grandi highlighted the severe impact of the conflict, which has displaced over 10 million people, with two million fleeing Sudan.
The UN's refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, expressed deep concerns about Sudan's future as the ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to devastate the nation.
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About 40,000 have reached Uganda, and at least 100,000 have fled to Libya, where many may attempt dangerous crossings to Europe due to active trafficking networks.
The war, fought between Sudan’s army under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary RSF forces led by General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has caused widespread devastation, claiming tens of thousands of lives and plunging 26 million into severe food insecurity.
The conflict has also led to a famine declaration in the Zamzam camp in Darfur.
Grandi warned that the humanitarian crisis is underfunded, pushing more Sudanese to seek refuge. Neighboring countries such as Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic are hosting tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees, while millions are in Egypt.
In West Darfur's El-Geneina, RSF forces and allied militias have killed between 10,000 and 15,000 people. Grandi lamented the global neglect of the Sudan crisis, noting that it is overshadowed by other conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Gaza.
Grandi expressed doubt about Sudan’s recovery even if peace is restored, emphasizing that the middle class, which once stabilized the nation, has been decimated.
He called the situation “atrocious,” with many Sudanese losing their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones. He stressed the urgent need for greater international attention and humanitarian support to prevent further deterioration.
