Khartoum, Feb. 26 (SANA) International bodies are warning of a growing risk of famine and possible war crimes as fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to spread nearly two years after the conflict erupted.
Clashes that began in April 2023 have escalated across multiple regions, worsening what aid agencies describe as one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire remain stalled.
The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned attacks attributed to the RSF and violations against civilians, calling for accountability and an immediate halt to hostilities in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions in parts of South Kordofan, including Kadugli and Dilling, citing disrupted aid deliveries and attacks on relief convoys that risk deepening food shortages.
In North Darfur, the Sudanese Doctors Network said 28 people were killed and 39 wounded, including women, in an attack on the Mustariha area. The group said the assault destroyed the area’s only health center and led to the detention of medical staff, triggering further displacement.
Sudan’s army chief and head of the Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said military operations against the RSF would continue but added that “the opportunity remains open” for fighters willing to lay down their arms.
The United States urged both sides to accept an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce to allow aid access and revive political talks.
Chad announced it had closed its border with Sudan due to escalating violence in frontier areas, raising concerns about the impact on humanitarian supply routes, particularly through the key crossing at Tine.
According to UN estimates, tens of thousands have been killed and around 13 million people displaced since the war began, either within Sudan or across its borders. Aid agencies warn that without a ceasefire and sustained humanitarian access, conditions could deteriorate further.
