Sudan's civil war displaces 13 million people, UN says DW 04/14/2025
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The civil war in Sudan, described by UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado Mur as the world's most damaging displacement crisis, has led to an estimated 13 million people displaced. The conflict, ongoing for two years between the Rapid Support Forces and Sudan's army, has prompted refuge for nearly 4 million individuals in neighboring countries and almost 8.6 million internally displaced. The crisis has given rise to numerous human rights violations, including systemic sexual violence and mass killings. An international conference seeks to address these urgent issues, focusing on humanitarian aid access and protection for civilians.
Olga Sarrado Mur stated that the civil war in Sudan represents 'the world's most damaging displacement crisis.' The conflict has caused immense suffering, affecting millions.
The ongoing violence has displaced around 13 million individuals, with 8.6 million internally displaced and nearly 4 million seeking refuge outside Sudan due to the brutal civil war.
The situation has led to grave human rights violations, including systemic sexual violence. The number of children in need has almost doubled, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis.
An international conference in London aims to address the humanitarian crisis, advocating for unrestricted aid access, civilian protection, and a political resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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