Sudan Crisis: International Community Urged to Act as Conflict Enters Third Year
BANJUL, The Gambia – As Sudan’s brutal conflict enters its third year, the world faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis demanding immediate action. On April 15, 2025, global leaders will convene in London for a critical conference co-hosted by the UK, EU, France, and Germany.
A War of Atrocities
The conflict between General Abdel Fatah Al Burhan’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has plunged Sudan into devastating violence since April 2023. Reports reveal widespread war crimes including:
- Bombing of civilian areas
- Extrajudicial killings
- Systematic sexual violence
- Destruction of critical infrastructure
Humanitarian Catastrophe
The crisis has reached staggering proportions:
- 12.9 million people displaced (Human Rights Watch)
- Half of Sudan’s population facing acute hunger
- Humanitarian aid systematically blocked
- Healthcare workers targeted and killed
“This is undoubtedly the world’s worst humanitarian disaster today,” stated the report, drawing parallels to Gaza where food has similarly been weaponized.
London Conference: A Call to Action
The upcoming London summit must address three critical priorities:
- Civilian protection: Establishing peacekeeping missions
- Humanitarian access: Ensuring aid reaches affected populations
- Accountability: Prosecuting war criminals through ICC and African Commission
“Accountability, regardless of the rank and affiliation of the perpetrators, is critical to breaking the recurring cycle of violence and impunity in Sudan.” – Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
International Complicity
The report highlights disturbing evidence of foreign involvement:
- Violations of UN arms embargo
- UAE accused of supplying RSF forces
- Continued weapons flow to both factions
Time for Decisive Action
With famine spreading and violence escalating, the international community must move beyond statements of concern. The UK, as conference host, bears particular responsibility to:
- Strengthen sanctions enforcement
- Mobilize global support
- Ensure justice for victims
The world can no longer ignore what has become the planet’s most severe humanitarian catastrophe.