According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the war, Quick Support Force (RSF) is creating a serious humanitarian crisis not only in Sudan but also in its neighboring countries.
This situation has become more dangerous for those who were already forced to leave their homes. Thousands of people are leaving Sudan every day and returning to other countries in search of security.
There is a very serious situation in the country. Currently, the main center of this war has become a northern Darfur region, where many citizens have been killed in the attacks on displaced people. The UN has applied for immediate steps to avoid famine in large scales.
About two and a half million people are facing severe hunger with about five million populations in Sudan and the number is expected to increase further.
UN spokesman Stepan Duzarik warns, “The rain season is about to begin soon and floods on the main route can cause more difficulty in providing relief to people. Time is passing.”
1 More than 30 million people have left the country
Sudan is currently the largest displacement in the world.
“A third of Sudan’s population has been displaced in February this year, the UN refugee High Commissioner, Philipo Grandy, said in February this year. The impact of this horrific and fruitless war is felt beyond the boundaries of Sudan.”
So far, about 38 lakh people have escaped from Sudan and have taken shelter in neighboring countries, which have created a huge humanitarian crisis. These refugees are living in very unsafe situations, they are facing food, clean water and lack of treatment facilities. The United Nations assumes that this number may increase by up to 10 million by 2021.
Sudan’s adjoining countries were already fighting a large number of displaced people and now the war situation, which began in April 2021, is worse. Another phase of instability and conflict that returns to the Darfur crisis of 2003, the 2023 war is connected.
Sudan’s neighboring countries are already providing shelter to a large number of refugees and internal displaced people, but they do not have enough funds for humanitarian assistance programs. Furthermore, people who leave Sudan often reach the far -reaching areas, which have made them more difficult for their relief agencies.
Most refugees have arrived in Chad and Egypt. About six million Sudanese refugees are living in Egypt, and more than seven million people have been registered in Chad so far. The Chad government assumes that by the end of 2021, the number can reach around Rs. 10 lakh.
2 Basic Services
To meet the increasing demand for healthcare, education and other basic benefits, neighboring countries of Sudan are fighting.
According to the UN office (OCHA) for emergency relief, a large number of refugees like Sudan have shocked hospitals and health centers in countries like Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan, where drugs, medical products and health workers are already lacking.
This year there is no precision about donor countries’ financial support, which has raised more concerns. Because of this, UNHCR will have to stop all treatment for Sudanese refugees from the northern border of Egypt. Now cancer surgery, heart operation and long -term diseases are not available, which caused about 20,000 patients affected.
3 Alarm
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Sudan’s rapid deteriorating situation in 2021 that the current situation is becoming ideal for disease disease: healthcare is almost suspended, millions of people are forced to stay in crowded camps, clean water and toilets are not getting heavy deficiencies and people are not getting food and basic services.
According to fears, the diseases have begun to spread due to healthcare destruction and they have reached neighboring countries, where a large number of refugees survive. The diseases that can be prevented, the refugee population is at risk of entering their grip, as the vaccine rate has decreased in the country.
Humanitarian support agencies have expressed concern about the rising events and potential crisis of the disease, especially in the border areas and shelters.
4 .. to increase insecurity
Even before this war, the countries around Sudan (Egypt, Libya, Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Ariya and Central African Republics) are already fighting their internal disturbances such as violent conflicts, hunger and disease.
The war of Sudan has increased violence and instability in the border region, and there are reports of cross -board fight.
In Chad, the supply of weapons and the presence of armed groups has increased violence and insecurity. In South Sudan, a militia group is involved with the RSF of Sudan’s armed forces.
5 .. Increases sexual violence
Sexual violence in the war of Sudan is being used as a weapon, which has increased the threat of millions of children. The cruel truth of this violence and the fear of being victims, women and girls are forcing them to leave their homes and families.
However, when they are internal displaced or cross the border, they face more threats and need treatment and mental support.
In March, according to UNICEF, girls often reach an informal displacement site, where resources are very low and the risk of sexual violence is high. According to current statistics, about 66 percent of the percent among the total children who are raped.
Boys are also facing problems. They often do not share information about sexual harassment due to alleged scandal, which makes them more difficult to get their help and reach the services.
Surprisingly, the victim of sexual violence, the age of 16 children was less than five years old. Four of them were one year old.
6. Economic disruption, increasing regional poverty
The trade route and economic activities of the war are prevented, affecting the livelihoods of the people of neighboring countries. It has increased poverty and economic difficulties.
In Ethiopia and Egypt, transportation costs have increased due to border sanctions and insecurity on trade routes and economic activities across the border have decreased. In Chad and South Sudan, the resources have been divided from other important economic zones from the huge crowd of refugees.