In Khartoum, Sudan, Omaima Farouq, a schoolteacher, faced a traumatic event when armed fighters forcibly evicted her family from their home a year ago. Since then, they have been living in a small village outside Khartoum, relying on local aid due to the inability of international organizations to access the area.
Sudan has been embroiled in conflict for a year, originating from clashes between the military and paramilitary forces. The situation has escalated into widespread violence and atrocities, leading to displacement, rape, and food shortages. Aid agencies warn of a looming humanitarian catastrophe as food production and distribution networks collapse, exacerbated by limited access to affected regions.
Despite the severity of the crisis, international attention and funding remain insufficient to address the urgent needs of millions of Sudanese facing hunger and displacement. The conflict has severely impacted Sudan's population, with millions displaced and facing acute food insecurity, malnutrition, and healthcare shortages. Aid workers stress the importance of immediate action from the international community to prevent further suffering and loss of life in Sudan.