The United Nations has condemned Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for actively blocking life-saving aid from reaching the war-torn region of Darfur, where widespread famine is threatening millions. The RSF, engaged in a brutal conflict with Sudan’s regular army since April 2023, controls nearly the entire Darfur region, which spans an area roughly the size of France.
Since May, the RSF has laid siege to the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur and attacked nearby displacement camps, further exacerbating the region’s dire humanitarian crisis. According to the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, famine has already been declared in three areas of North Darfur, with the situation expected to worsen, potentially affecting five more areas by May 2025.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly reported that both sides of the conflict have obstructed aid, looted supplies, and issued threats against relief workers. The ongoing conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, the displacement of over 12 million people, and has escalated into one of the world’s largest hunger and displacement crises.
The UN’s accusations highlight the urgent need for increased international pressure and intervention to ensure that aid can reach those who need it most. Without immediate action, the situation in Darfur risks spiraling further out of control, deepening the humanitarian disaster.
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