Tue Apr 15 08:38:55 UTC 2025: ## Sudan War Enters Third Year, Leaving 13 Million Displaced Amidst Famine and Catastrophe

**London, UK –** As Sudan’s brutal civil war marks its third anniversary, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with a staggering 13 million people displaced, according to the United Nations. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, widespread famine, and the fracturing of the nation into warring territories.

The situation in Darfur is particularly dire. A recent RSF offensive targeting el-Fasher, the last major city in the west under army control, has caused further devastation. The assault, which lasted from Thursday to Sunday, resulted in the deaths of over 400 people, according to UN sources, and forced the displacement of approximately 400,000 people from the Zamzam camp alone. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported a mass exodus of 10,000 people fleeing shelling towards Tawila.

The war has carved Sudan into divided zones, with the army controlling the north and east, and the RSF holding much of Darfur and parts of the south. This fragmentation has exacerbated the already catastrophic humanitarian situation, pushing parts of the country into famine and unleashing widespread violence including sexual assault.

International concern is mounting. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called the conflict “the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of our time,” highlighting the destruction, starvation, and horrific sexual violence. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president, Mirjana Spoljaric, described the experience for civilians as a “relentless nightmare of death and destruction.” A UN fact-finding mission issued a stark warning, stating that “the darkest chapters of this conflict have yet to unfold,” citing escalating ethnic violence and reprisals. An international conference in London is addressing the crisis. The UN continues to call for international action to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

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