Hussaini Kafi in Kano
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that millions of people displaced by the ongoing war in Sudan are in desperate need of shelter, as humanitarian agencies struggle with severe funding shortages.
AHR reports that the UN now considers Sudan’s crisis the most critical humanitarian emergency in the world.
UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun said the situation could worsen if the conflict continues, leading to a significant rise in refugee numbers. “If this brutal war does not stop, more people will flee, threatening peace and stability in neighboring countries,” he said.
Sudan shares borders with seven countries—South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic, and Libya—raising fears of regional instability.
The war began in 2023 between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has displaced at least 13 million people, devastated the country’s economy, and created widespread hunger.
Humanitarian groups say they are unable to meet the urgent needs of those affected due to limited resources. The UN has urged the international community to step in with more support to avoid further catastrophe.
Aid workers stress that only a peaceful resolution can stop the suffering and prevent the crisis from spilling across borders.
