Sudan is grappling with an escalating crisis marked by violence, sexual abuses, and a severe humanitarian catastrophe. Accusations against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) include systematic sexual violence, war crimes, and widespread displacement since the conflict began in April. Meanwhile, millions face acute food insecurity as aid efforts struggle against obstructions and insufficient funding.
The Sudanese government has accused the RSF of at least 500 rapes and other abuses, including sexual slavery, targeting women and girls. Reports suggest that the RSF uses sexual violence as a weapon of war, with entire villages emptied to accommodate mercenaries. Women have reportedly been abducted, trafficked, or subjected to forced labor, while some have committed suicide due to the trauma. These allegations are part of broader claims of genocide, forced displacement, and attacks on civilians.
In Al-Jazirah state, the RSF has intensified its violence, reportedly attacking over 100 villages with advanced weaponry. Activists describe systematic assaults, including door-to-door attacks targeting women, with some victims resorting to suicide out of fear. Hospitals have been attacked, and healthcare access has further deteriorated. Local efforts have relocated a limited number of victims to safer areas, but the situation remains dire.
Humanitarian conditions in Sudan have reached catastrophic levels. More than 24 million people face severe food insecurity, with 1.5 million nearing famine. Displacement figures have surged, with over 11 million people displaced internally and another 3 million fleeing to neighboring countries. Aid organizations face significant barriers, as warring factions obstruct access and funds remain critically underfunded.
International calls for urgent intervention have grown louder, with the humanitarian response falling drastically short. The lack of a coordinated global effort risks exacerbating Sudan’s suffering, leaving millions without critical support as the crisis deepens.