The Minister of Social Welfare in Khartoum State, Siddeeq Hassan Fareeni, confirmed that current estimates indicate that around 5 million residents of the Sudanese capital have been displaced to other states. The ongoing conflict has caused the poverty rate to surge to 80%.
Fareeni mentioned in a statement to “Sputnik” that the rise in poverty levels in Sudan is expected, especially considering the significant challenges the country has recently faced. He emphasized that approximately 5 million residents of Khartoum State have migrated to other Sudanese states due to these challenges.
The conflict has exacerbated the economic situation and increased poverty levels. As the war comes to an end, the government will bear a considerable social responsibility, given the estimated poverty rate of 80%.
Since the onset of the war in April, the Khartoum State government has been actively working to support its residents. They have formed teams, in collaboration with local community committees and social services in Khartoum, to supply treatment centers and emergency rooms with necessary resources.
Surveys have been conducted in the west and south of Khartoum city to provide humanitarian aid, especially in densely populated areas. The government has also sought to reactivate some facilities to offer social support, even with the extensive suffering caused by the war and its resulting destruction of state institutions.
The Sudanese official explained that the primary form of assistance currently provided by the Khartoum government involves emergency plans to supply life-saving medications, as over 90% of health facilities are out of service due to the conflict.
Khartoum State has been severely affected by the war, relying heavily on international organizations and the Sudanese community itself for support. Efforts are ongoing to restore some governmental facilities.
For the past five months, extensive clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have persisted. Despite mediation efforts from Arab, African, and international parties to cease fire, these attempts have yet to resolve the crisis.
