World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres
- 2025-02-14 12:00
The UN chief on Tuesday called on the international community to increase funding for humanitarian assistance in Sudan, warning that the country’s deepening crisis could have devastating consequences for the entire region.
“Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions,” Secretary-General António Guterres told a press conference in Khartoum. “The needs are enormous and growing, and we need to do more to help the people of Sudan.”
Guterres pointed to the ongoing conflict in Darfur, the severe drought in the north of the country, and the economic crisis that has led to widespread poverty and food insecurity.
“These crises are having a devastating impact on the lives of millions of Sudanese people,” he said. “They are facing hunger, disease, and displacement. They are losing their livelihoods and their homes.”
Guterres said that the international community had a responsibility to help Sudan in its time of need.
“We cannot turn our backs on the people of Sudan,” he said. “We need to increase funding for humanitarian assistance. We need to help Sudan build a more stable and prosperous future.”
The UN has appealed for $1.8 billion in humanitarian assistance for Sudan in 2025. So far, only 25% of the funds have been received.
Guterres said that the international community needed to do more to support Sudan.
“We need to provide more food, water, and shelter,” he said. “We need to help Sudan build more schools and hospitals. We need to help Sudan create more jobs.”
Guterres also called on the Sudanese government to do more to address the root causes of the crisis.
“The government needs to end the violence in Darfur,” he said. “The government needs to address the economic crisis. The government needs to create a more inclusive and just society.”
Guterres said that the international community and the Sudanese government needed to work together to help Sudan overcome its challenges.
“Sudan is at a crossroads,” he said. “The country can either slide back into conflict and chaos, or it can move towards peace and prosperity. The choice is up to the Sudanese people, but the international community has a responsibility to help them make the right choice.”
World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres
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