The Voice News: More than 4 million people have fled Sudan since the outbreak of civil war in 2023, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The announcement was made during a press conference held in Geneva on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.
UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun stated that Sudan is now in its third year of civil conflict and has become the source of one of the world’s worst refugee crises. “If the situation remains unresolved, millions more may be forced to flee, threatening both regional and global stability,” she warned.
Sudan shares borders with seven countries: Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic, and Libya.
Another UN official, Dossou Patrice, revealed that over 800,000 Sudanese refugees have taken shelter in Chad alone. However, due to limited funding—only 14% of the required aid has been met—refugees are facing dire living conditions.
“We are facing a severe humanitarian crisis. This is a crisis of humanity,” he said.
He shared the story of a seven-year-old child who lost his father and two brothers during an attack on the Zamzam camp in Sudan. The child was severely injured while fleeing and had to have a leg amputated to survive. His mother had already been killed in a previous attack.
Another refugee reported that armed groups often confiscate animals like horses and donkeys from fleeing families, forcing adults to push carts carrying the elderly and children in search of safety.