Tehran urges international response to escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Tehran urges international response to escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan
TEHRAN –Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has called on the global community, particularly international humanitarian organizations, to respond urgently to Sudan's worsening humanitarian crisis.
Esmail Baqaei made the remarks on Tuesday, highlighting the alarming conditions as the civil conflict in Sudan continues to devastate the population.
Addressing ongoing reports of civilian casualties and mass displacement, Baqaei expressed deep concern about the prolonged violence and deteriorating humanitarian landscape. He described the conditions as “deeply troubling,” underscoring the need for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of affected communities across Sudan.
Baqaei urged international humanitarian agencies to increase efforts to halt the violence and provide essential aid. Emphasizing the critical importance of international solidarity, he appealed for a coordinated response to deliver urgent assistance to displaced persons and those most in need.
The Sudanese civil conflict began in April 2023, ignited by a power struggle between the head of Sudan's army, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his former deputy, now the leader of the Rapid Support Forces. The violence has since spiraled, leaving Sudan teetering on the edge of what the United Nations has described as a humanitarian catastrophe.
As of mid-October, data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) reports over 24,850 fatalities, with new deaths recorded daily. The United Nations and other international bodies have sounded the alarm, describing Sudan as being on the verge of a “cataclysmic breaking point.”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) recently highlighted the staggering displacement figures: more than 14 million Sudanese have been forced from their homes. According to IOM Director-General Amy Pope, 11 million are internally displaced, marking a 200,000 increase since September alone. An additional 3.1 million have fled the country to escape the violence. Overall, nearly 30 percent of Sudan's population has been uprooted.
Pope described the situation as “catastrophic,” pointing to the immense suffering and the surging demand for assistance, which now encompasses nearly 25 million people. She warned that without immediate international intervention, Sudan’s crisis could escalate further, bringing an already dire situation to an irreversible breaking point.
source: tehrantimes.com