The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, warned that the continued neglect of the suffering of civilians in Sudan by the international community will have dire consequences for the stability of the whole region. He stressed that the humanitarian disaster in the country is the worst in the world in terms of displacement and suffering.
In a statement on Monday, Grandi said the two-year-long war has brought daily bombardments on civilians and created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, all while international support continues to sharply decline. He added that recent days have seen brutal attacks on the most vulnerable in North Darfur -including aid workers- in a clear violation of humanitarian law.
He confirmed that Sudanese civilians are enduring war, violations, hunger, and humiliation all amid two years of international silence. He noted that he had recently returned from a visit to Chad, where he met refugees who had fled the “massacre” and shared harrowing stories of the suffering they faced.
He added that the severe lack of funding is crippling humanitarian efforts, as food and medical supplies continue to dwindle, shelters lack the most basic necessities, and the UNHCR is unable to relocate refugees to safer areas.
He pointed out that over 1.5 million Sudanese have fled to Egypt, while Chad is hosting nearly one million refugees. Hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese have also returned to their country, despite the fragile security situation, in a desperate attempt to escape the war.
Grandi emphasized the urgent need to invest in peace, prosperity, and stability. He noted that Sudanese refugees are now making dangerous journeys through Uganda and Libya in hopes of reaching Europe — seeking safety, dignity, and basic human rights.
He concluded: “After two years of suffering, the world can no longer look away from this emergency. We must do everything possible to support peace and humanitarian aid before it’s too late.”
