The head of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) has issued a stark warning about the escalating dangers facing humanitarian workers in Sudan.
Secretary-General Aida al-Sayed Abdullah stated that there is “no guarantee of safety” for staff and volunteers amidst the ongoing conflict.
She emphasized that the war disregards international humanitarian law and the protective emblems meant for aid personnel.
Abdullah lamented the diminishing global attention on Sudan as the devastating conflict enters its third year.
Fighting between General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-led army and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Reports indicate that the death toll could be far higher than the 20,000 reported, potentially reaching 130,000.
Over 13 million people have been displaced, and approximately 80% of the country’s health facilities are non-functional.Entire regions face prolonged power and clean water shortages, exacerbating the dire situation.
Despite immense risks, SRCS workers continue to deliver aid across Sudan’s 18 states.
Abdullah appealed to the world to “remember Sudan and support the Sudanese people” who have endured two years of immense suffering.