U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on the international community to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, describing it as a “catastrophe” that cannot be ignored. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on the conflict, Blinken highlighted daily reports of “new atrocities,” including attacks on hospitals, markets, and camps for displaced persons. He announced an additional $200 million in U.S. funding to support those affected by the conflict.
Edem Wosornu, a senior official from the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, echoed Blinken’s concerns, calling the situation a “crisis of staggering scale and cruelty.” The conflict, which erupted in April last year between rival military factions, has displaced over 12 million people—approximately a quarter of Sudan’s population—while 3.2 million have fled to neighboring countries.
The urgent appeals underscore the dire need for international efforts to address the suffering of Sudan’s civilians amidst ongoing violence.