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Red Cross Criticizes Global Neglect of Sudan, One of the Worst Humanitarian Crises
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Red Cross Criticizes Global Neglect of Sudan, One of the Worst Humanitarian Crises

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) criticizes the global community for neglecting Sudan, which faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
  • Over 35 million people in Sudan require aid, with more than 9 million internally displaced and 4.5 million refugees fleeing the civil war that began in April 2023.
  • The IFRC has only received 35% of its requested emergency funding for Sudan this year, highlighting a significant gap in international support.

Sudan is suffering from one of the most severe humanitarian crises globally, yet it remains largely ignored by the international community, according to a senior official from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Derk Segaar, the IFRC's special envoy for Sudan, described the dire situation after visiting the country, where 35 million people are in need of assistance. The ongoing civil war, which erupted in April 2023, has displaced over nine million people internally and forced another 4.5 million to seek refuge in neighboring nations. Segaar emphasized that the war's consequences are felt nationwide, not just in conflict zones like Darfur and Kordofan.

I saw a country trying to survive after more than 1,200 days of conflict.

— Derk Segaar, IFRC Special Envoy for SudanSegaar shared his observations on the prolonged suffering of the Sudanese people due to the ongoing conflict.

During his visit, Segaar witnessed the widespread destruction in cities such as Port Sudan, Omdurman, and Khartoum. He noted that large parts of the capital remain devastated, recalling the Sudanese Red Crescent Society's resilience in staying in Khartoum even during intense fighting, which resulted in the loss of 24 volunteers. "I saw a country trying to survive after more than 1,200 days of conflict," Segaar stated.

Compounding the crisis, the IFRC has only secured 35% of the funds it requested this year to support its emergency response efforts in Sudan. This severe underfunding threatens the organization's ability to provide essential aid to millions in desperate need. Despite these challenges, Segaar mentioned that nearly four million people have voluntarily returned to Khartoum and other areas as pacification efforts have begun.

it is impossible not to see the destruction, with large parts of the city still devastated.

— Derk Segaar, IFRC Special Envoy for SudanSegaar described the state of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after visiting the war-torn city.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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