Sudanese Analyst: Khartoum Caught Between Fire and Famine… Civil War Exacerbates Human and Economic Suffering

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Political and security crises in Sudan remain a significant challenge for the country, as the ongoing armed conflict hampers stabilization efforts and deepens the suffering of the Sudanese people. This report sheds light on the current situation in Sudan, which has been enduring a civil war for over a year between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, resulting in multiple crises across social, economic, and humanitarian domains.

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Ongoing War and Its Security Impacts

Since April 2023, Sudan has witnessed a bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, igniting a civil war between two factions vying for power. Despite negotiation attempts and international mediations, the conflict continues, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands, injuries to tens of thousands, and the displacement of over 5 million people both inside and outside the country.

Economic Conditions

The war has severely impacted Sudan’s economy. The value of the Sudanese pound has plummeted to unprecedented levels, negatively affecting citizens’ purchasing power and worsening poverty. Markets are also suffering from severe shortages of essential goods such as food and fuel, while prices have soared dramatically.

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Moreover, many vital sectors, such as agriculture and industry, have been disrupted due to infrastructure damage caused by military operations, resulting in decreased local production and increased reliance on imports. In this scenario, securing daily necessities has become a major challenge for citizens.

Displacement and Refugee Crisis

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has caused mass displacement of civilians, with many seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Egypt, Chad, and Ethiopia. Reports indicate that more than 4 million Sudanese have been forced to leave their homes due to the war. This massive influx of refugees places additional strain on host countries, which are compelled to provide humanitarian aid and shelter under challenging conditions.

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Humanitarian Challenges

While the Sudanese population suffers from poverty and hunger, the healthcare sector is also on the verge of total collapse. Hospitals and medical facilities have been heavily damaged by military attacks, causing severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies. Numerous humanitarian organizations have warned that Sudan faces a health catastrophe, with a growing number of casualties and deteriorating healthcare services.

Additionally, civilians are suffering due to disruptions in food and medicine supplies and the suspension of many humanitarian projects due to the conflict, making the delivery of aid extremely challenging.

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Sudanese journalist and political activist Mohamed Al-Tayeb expressed his deep concern about the worsening situation in Sudan, as the ongoing civil war and escalating economic and humanitarian crises plague the country.

Al-Tayeb said: “The situation in Sudan has become catastrophic, with continued armed conflict between rival factions claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians and displacing millions both internally and externally.”

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He added that the economic crisis caused by the war has driven many Sudanese to the brink of poverty, with the country experiencing a severe shortage of basic goods and an unprecedented rise in food and fuel prices. He emphasized that this economic crisis is compounded by the collapse of the healthcare system, further increasing citizens’ suffering and complicating access to healthcare for many patients.

Al-Tayeb called for an urgent international response to help Sudan overcome this crisis, urging the international community to provide more humanitarian aid and intensify pressure on warring parties to reach a political agreement that ensures the country’s stability and unity. He said: “We need a comprehensive peaceful solution to end this war and restore hope to millions of Sudanese suffering under these harsh conditions.”

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In conclusion, Mohamed Al-Tayeb stressed that the Sudanese people deserve a better life, free from wars and destruction, emphasizing that peace and stability are the only path to saving Sudan from this tragic situation.