Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), said the possible attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the city of El Fasher in North Darfur State will exacerbate the already “catastrophic” humanitarian situation in Sudan.
“The Rapid Support Forces assault on El Fasher will worsen the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan and likely lead to atrocities against civilians in Darfur,” Power added.
She noted: “The United States urges Generals Burhan and Hemedti to immediately de-escalate and calls on countries with influence on both sides to press the RSF and SAF to stop fighting and prepare for negotiations to end this conflict.”
Sudan faces a critical battle against time as war-ravaged farmers struggle to plant crops, heightening famine risks, warns the United Nations.
With conflict raging between Sudan’s regular army and paramilitary forces, led by rival generals, the nation confronts its worst displacement crisis, leaving millions homeless and harvests imperilled.
UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization underscores the urgency, citing a dire “food security situation” across Sudan.
Vulnerable regions like Darfur and Kordofan are particularly at risk, with acute food shortages exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that Sudan is among the countries most at risk of severe hunger due to the ongoing war that has lasted for a year.
According to the UN data, Sudan ranks at the top among 705,000 people globally who are facing extreme hunger, along with other countries impacted by wars and conflicts.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted that the war in Sudan, which has raged for 12 months, has severely worsened the global humanitarian situation.
The FAO issued a warning that acute hunger in Sudan is threatening approximately 577,000 people. The country is currently facing the world’s largest displacement crisis, according to international assessments.
