Showing posts with label IRC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IRC. Show all posts

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Sudan Conflict Only Worsens in December

 Aljazeera published on 31 December 2025 an article titled "War in Sudan: Humanitarian Collapse, Fighting, Deadlock, December 2025" by Mohammad Mansour.

The humanitarian situation in Sudan deteriorated to a new low following a collapse of international funding, although the European Union launched an air bridge to deliver supplies to Darfur.  Kordofan province became the new epicenter for fighting as both the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces relied increasingly on the use of drones.  All attempts to end the conflict through negotiation appeared to be stalled.  

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Addressing the Crisis in Sudan

 Time published on 4 November 2025 an article titled "What the Crisis in Sudan Means for the World" by David Miliband, International Rescue Committee.

The author outlines 4 immediate steps that need to be taken to address the humanitarian emergency in Sudan.  They include safe passage for civilians, a full-scale humanitarian response, sustained diplomatic pressure by the Quad, and an end to the flow of arms into Sudan  

Sunday, June 29, 2025

USAID Cuts Resulting in Deaths in Sudan

 The Washington Post published on 29 June 2025 an article titled "In Sudan, Where Children Clung to Life, Doctors Say USAID Cuts Have Been Fatal" by Katharine Houreld.  

Following the dismantlement of USAID and cuts in support for community soup kitchens and the end of critical medical supplies in Sudan, more Sudanese are dying.  The World Health Organization estimates that 5 million Sudanese may lose access to lifesaving health services as a result of the US cuts.  

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Another Warning of Possible Starvation in Sudan

 CBS News posted on 25 June 2024 an article titled "Sudan's Raging Civil War Could See 2 Million Starve to Death.  Aid Agency Says 'the World Is Not Watching'" by Sarah Carter.

The International Rescue Committee's country director for Sudan said the war-torn country is on the brink of a "catastrophe of historic scale" and that 2 million people could die of hunger-related causes if the situation does not improve.