Over One Million Flee Sudan War to South Sudan, UN Reports
The United Nations reports that over one million people have fled the conflict in Sudan to South Sudan, amidst a severe humanitarian crisis. The war has resulted in extensive displacement, casualties, and overwhelming strain on resources in South Sudan, necessitating increased international support.
The conflict in Sudan has now triggered the largest mass exodus to South Sudan, with over one million people fleeing due to the ongoing humanitarian disaster. The United Nations reports that since fighting erupted in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and a rival paramilitary group, over 12 million individuals have been displaced, with tens of thousands suffering casualties.
According to the UN, more than 770,000 people have utilized the Joda border crossing over the past 21 months, with many others entering through different locations. Most refugees crossing into South Sudan are South Sudanese nationals who had fled their own civil war in previous years.
The UNHCR’s Sanaa Abdalla Omer emphasized the significance of this statistic, stating, “The arrival of over a million people into South Sudan is a stark and sobering statistic and truly shows the increasing scale of this crisis.”
As the influx grows, the demands on South Sudan’s limited resources, including healthcare, water, and shelter, are increasingly critical. The UN has highlighted the urgency for increased support for both the displaced and host communities amidst the overstretched provisions.
Two transit centers in Renk County, designed for 5,000, are now overwhelmed by over 16,000 people. Recently, violence erupted linked to anti-Sudanese protests, resulting in fatalities among Sudanese nationals in South Sudan, exacerbating the already fragile situation.
The conflict in Sudan continues to escalate, marked by severe human rights abuses and famine in several regions. The struggle for power between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has led to unrelenting violence, raising concerns about wars and atrocities against civilians. Research indicates that at least 61,000 individuals have died due to various causes amid this crisis.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is resulting from the ongoing war that began in April 2023, leading to mass displacement and dire humanitarian conditions. The conflict is characterized by extreme violence, with both major factions involved accused of committing atrocities against civilians. The UN has raised alarms regarding the enormous number of displaced individuals, emphasizing the need for urgent international support to address the escalating crisis and its impacts on neighboring South Sudan.
In summary, the Sudanese conflict has resulted in an overwhelming humanitarian crisis, displacing over a million individuals to South Sudan. Despite the generosity of host communities, resources are critically strained. The situation calls for immediate international attention and assistance to manage the influx of refugees and support the vulnerable populations in South Sudan.
Original Source: www.newarab.com
