Sudan’s displaced have endured ‘unimaginable suffering, brutal atrocities’
8 November 2024
KHARTOUM – The UN Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, has expressed deep concern over the plight of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Sudan, saying they have endured “unimaginable suffering and brutal atrocities.”
In a statement released on Tuesday, Perthes said that the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, with millions of people displaced from their homes due to conflict, violence, and natural disasters.
“The situation of IDPs in Sudan is a serious humanitarian crisis,” Perthes said. “They have been forced to flee their homes, often with little or no belongings, and are now living in overcrowded and unsanitary camps. They lack access to basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare.”
Perthes also expressed concern about the ongoing violence against civilians in Sudan. He said that IDPs are particularly vulnerable to attacks by armed groups and other perpetrators of violence.
“The violence against civilians in Sudan must stop,” Perthes said. “All parties to the conflict must respect international humanitarian law and human rights law, and must take all necessary measures to protect civilians.”
Perthes called on the Sudanese government to take urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis facing IDPs. He said that the government must provide IDPs with access to basic services and protection, and must create conditions that allow them to return home voluntarily and safely.
“The Sudanese government has a responsibility to protect its citizens, including IDPs,” Perthes said. “It must take all necessary measures to address the humanitarian crisis facing IDPs and to create conditions that allow them to return home voluntarily and safely.”
The UN estimates that there are currently over 2.5 million IDPs in Sudan. The majority of these IDPs are in Darfur, where the conflict between the government and rebel groups has been ongoing for over two decades.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is one of the worst in the world. The UN estimates that over 10 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance.
Sudan’s displaced have endured ‘unimaginable suffering, brutal atrocities’
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