The International Committee of the Red Cross releases a humanitarian situation report on the second anniversary of the conflict in Sudan
2025-04-15
Geneva News: The Sudanese armed conflict that erupted on April 15, 2023 has been dragging on for nearly two years. The International Committee of the Red Cross released its latest report on the humanitarian situation in Sudan on the 14th. According to the official website of the International Committee of the Red Cross on the 14th, the report shows that the armed conflict has caused a "catastrophic humanitarian situation" in the country, with "lack of respect for international humanitarian law by relevant parties" and "severe reduction of humanitarian funds" leading to further deterioration of the crisis. The report outlines the humanitarian situation in Sudan, stating that in the past two years, the country's hospitals and other important civilian infrastructure have been repeatedly attacked, emergency services have been obstructed, violence is widespread, and the number of family searches has increased by 66%. The report outlines the implementation of humanitarian aid by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sudan, stating that from 2023 to 2024, the organization will provide safe drinking water to 2 million people in Sudan; Delivering emergency medical supplies to 88 hospitals; Collaborated with the Sudan Red Crescent Society to distribute food to over 230000 people, provide essential goods to nearly 100000 people, and provide economic assistance to nearly 380000 people. The report also stated that since the outbreak of the conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross has received nearly 7700 requests to search for missing loved ones. In 2024, the organization will collaborate with national red societies to provide 400000 phone calls to Sudanese refugees in South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, and Ethiopia, helping them connect with their families who remain in Sudan. The International Committee of the Red Cross pointed out that in May 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan Rapid Support Force signed the Jeddah Declaration, committing to abide by international humanitarian law. The protection of civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access are clear obligations under international humanitarian law and the only way to prevent the deterioration of the humanitarian situation. The organization calls on the international community to increase diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, increase investment, and provide urgently needed assistance to the Sudanese people. (New Society)
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