Sudan Conference in Berlin: Three Years of War and Little Hope

Berlin is hosting the third international conference on Sudan, a stark reminder of the devastating conflict that has now raged for three years with no end in sight. As politicians, international organizations, and representatives of Sudanese civil society gather, the focus is squarely on the dire humanitarian situation. The war, pitting the regular army against the RSF militia, has created what the Welthungerhilfe describes as the largest humanitarian catastrophe of our time. Millions face starvation, and approximately twelve million people have been internally displaced. The brutal capture of Al-Faschir in October 2025 by the RSF, marked by alleged mass atrocities against civilians, has particularly shocked the international community. Germany, as host, has pledged a substantial 2.2 billion euros in humanitarian aid. However, the German government is managing expectations, acknowledging that a ceasefire or peace agreement is unlikely to emerge from this meeting. Despite these low expectations, the conference remains crucial for coordinating aid and maintaining international attention on the plight of the Sudanese people. From a German perspective, hosting such a conference underscores a commitment to international diplomacy and humanitarian aid, even in the face of seemingly intractable conflicts. The article also briefly touches upon a separate, unrelated controversy involving Donald Trump's online attacks on Pope Leo XIV, highlighting a different kind of international tension. This juxtaposition, while perhaps unintentional, serves to illustrate the complex and often fraught nature of global affairs, from devastating wars to political spats.

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Since three years the war is in Sudan, and peace is not in sight.