Urgent Humanitarian Appeal Responding to the Escalating Humanitarian Catastrophe in Darfur Kordofan and SPLM-N Controlled Areas
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Urgent Humanitarian Appeal Responding to the Escalating Humanitarian Catastrophe in Darfur, Kordofan, and SPLM-N Controlled Areas Khartoum / Zamzam – April 2025 Sudan is currently experiencing one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in its modern history. As the war enters its second year since it began in April 2023, humanitarian conditions have sharply and rapidly deteriorated resulting in massive displacement, the collapse of basic services, and a crisis threatening the lives of millions. By 2025, more than 30.4 million people—over half of Sudan’s population—are in urgent need of life-saving humanitarian assistance, including 16 million children, who represent both the present and the future of the nation. Snapshot of the Humanitarian Crisis • 14.3 million non-hosting residents (47%) • 8.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) (29%) • 6.4 million host community members (21%) • 890,000 refugees (3%) More than 50% of those affected are children, and 50% are women and girls. Acute food insecurity has tripled since the beginning of the conflict, now threatening the majority of the population. A famine has been officially documented in parts of North Darfur, while millions in Darfur, Kordofan, and Khartoum remain on the brink of starvation. Since April 2023, more than 12 million people have been displaced, including 8.8 million within Sudan and over 3.2 million who have fled to neighboring countries—making this one of the largest displacement crises globally in less than two years. The conflict has had devastating consequences for children. • 24 million children have been affected, with • 17 million out of school, triggering a generational catastrophe. Gender-based violence has risen by 80% from the previous year, with over 12.2 million people—mostly women and children—now at risk. Since the onset of the conflict, more than 120 humanitarian workers have been killed, injured, or abducted, reflecting the growing risks and the collapse of the humanitarian protection environment. This urgently calls for immediate and reinforced response measures. Crisis Zones: Darfur, Kordofan, and SPLM-N Controlled Territories The latest waves of displacement are concentrated in Darfur, Kordofan, and areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). These areas now host hundreds of thousands of civilians fleeing Khartoum and Al Jazira, due to ethnic targeting and large-scale violence against civilians. Displaced populations are enduring horrific conditions in areas where basic services—food, water, shelter, healthcare, and protection—have entirely collapsed. A rapid, well-coordinated humanitarian response is no longer optional—it is a matter of life and death. Northern Darfur Emergency: Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and El Fasher North Darfur State,
particularly the Zamzam, Abu Shouk, and El Fasher corridor, is among the most affected regions in recent months. The area has witnessed extensive military operations, ethnic violence, and mass forced displacement. Tens of thousands of civilians were evacuated to safer areas within North Darfur by the Sudan Founding Coalition Forces (TSCF), where they were provided with basic life-sustaining needs and safe passage. The displacement has expanded further into Central, South, and West Darfur, placing overwhelming pressure on already fragile host communities and local service systems. These conditions demand an urgent, unified humanitarian response, with immediate scale-up of resources and support to prevent a total collapse. A Defining Moment: Urgent Call for Action The Sudanese Agency for Relief and Humanitarian Operations (SARHO) issues this urgent humanitarian appeal, driven by its ethical and humanitarian obligation, and calls upon: • UN agencies and international humanitarian organizations • The African Union • The League of Arab States and Arab humanitarian funds • International and regional donors • Regional coordination bodies and multilateral platforms • National NGOs and community-based organizations • The private sector and philanthropic institutions • Friends of Sudan and global humanitarian partners To act now—without delay. The window to prevent famine and total collapse is rapidly closing. Every hour of inaction results in more hunger, more deaths, and more irreversible suffering. Sudan cannot wait. The displaced cannot wait. Darfur, Kordofan, and SPLM-N controlled territories cannot wait. Appeal to Parties to the Conflict • We call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to open safe humanitarian corridors in North Darfur and to ensure the protection of humanitarian and relief personnel. • We urge the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied forces to allow civilians to leave conflict zones, facilitate evacuations, and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. Act now—not later. Because life does not wait. Sudanese Agency for Relief and Humanitarian Operations (SARHO)
