IRC country director, an expert on the dire situation in Sudan, discusses the ongoing war, mass displacement, fears of famine, and potential genocide in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee's report highlights the failure of the international community in Sudan. The podcast emphasizes the urgent need for global attention, diplomacy, and aid to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
Approximately 12 million people are internally displaced in Sudan due to armed conflict.
Sudan is at risk of famine and genocide, highlighting the international community's failure to provide sufficient aid.
Deep dives
Famine Threat and Displacement in Sudan
The conflict in Sudan has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with approximately 12 million people displaced from their homes due to the power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary RSF. This displacement has resulted in around three million people on the brink of famine, showcasing the urgent need for international assistance. With reports of potential famine and fears of genocide resurfacing in Darfur, organizations like the International Rescue Committee highlight Sudan's critical status as a top emergency concern for 2024.
Call to Action for International Support in Sudan
Despite the severity of the crisis in Sudan, it has received limited international attention, possibly due to geopolitical factors affecting media coverage. The impending catastrophe at historic scales, with an estimated three million people facing the threat of starvation, necessitates immediate global intervention. Calls have been made to increase funding, pressure conflicting parties to cease fighting, and address access challenges hindering aid delivery, as the crisis escalates towards a potential humanitarian disaster of catastrophic proportions.
The war between two armed groups in Sudan has been going on for over a year and has engulfed much of the country. About 12 million people are internally displaced, there is a potential for famine in many parts of the country and there are again fears of genocide in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee has put Sudan at the top of their emergency watchlist and their report says that the international community has failed in Sudan. We talk to the IRC country director about the dire situation.