Third year of the Conflict in Sudan: An Urgent Call to Protect Civilians and Strengthen the Humanitarian Response

Port Sudan – Three years after the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan on April 15, millions of Sudanese continue to face extremely dire humanitarian conditions, with daily life turning into a struggle for survival. Entire neighborhoods have been destroyed, and health facilities and infrastructure have been severely damaged. Food and water crises have also worsened significantly.
Under these conditions, millions of people have been forced to flee within the country or seek refuge in neighboring countries, while the ongoing fighting has resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of thousands. Among them, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society has lost 22 of its volunteers while carrying out their humanitarian duties.

As the third year of the conflict approaches, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society calls on all parties to the conflict to adhere to international humanitarian law, respect and protect civilians and humanitarian workers, ensure safe and rapid access for humanitarian aid, and safeguard medical facilities and essential infrastructure.

Mr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb Suleiman, Secretary General of the Society, said:

“Despite the immense humanitarian challenges, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society continues its work in coordination with its partners in the International Movement, as well as with the United Nations and relevant stakeholders, to provide humanitarian assistance, support health facilities, and ensure the provision of water and food, in addition to reuniting families separated by the conflict. Despite these efforts, humanitarian needs continue to grow steadily.”

The Society reaffirms its commitment to continue providing humanitarian support across Sudan wherever needs exist. It also calls on the international community to strengthen financial and humanitarian support to ensure the continuity and expansion of the humanitarian response.

In this context, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society stresses that the protection of civilians is a legal and moral obligation mandated by international humanitarian law, it affirms that humanitarian response, no matter how important, cannot be a substitute for respecting international humanitarian law and ensuring the protection of civilians.