The Rachman Review Sudan: inside the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
Jan 15, 2026
Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst, and Alex de Waal, a renowned expert on Sudan and Director of the World Peace Foundation, delve into the devastating humanitarian crisis engulfing Sudan. They discuss the staggering loss of life, widespread famine, and the role of external powers like the UAE and Egypt in fueling the conflict. The duo highlights grassroots responses from local communities and stresses the need for a shift towards civilian governance and resource sharing to achieve lasting peace.
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Sudan Is The World's Largest Humanitarian Emergency
- The UN calls Sudan the world's largest humanitarian emergency after three years of war and mass displacement.
- Up to 100,000 may have been killed in a single Darfur massacre, reflecting extreme civilian targeting.
A Dynamic Stalemate With Seasonal Fighting
- The conflict is a dynamic stalemate with shifting frontlines and seasonal intensity during the dry season.
- The SAF controls central and northern areas while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan.
Eyewitness Picture Of The El Fashir Assault
- Kholood describes the October assault on El Fashir where 260,000 residents were present before the attack.
- Aid groups report mass departures and satellite imagery suggests mass graves and door-to-door targeting.