Sudan: Climate Change, Drone Attacks Exacerbate Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
[DW] Aid groups warn of an imminent collapse of the health system as fighting continues to displace civilians amid the planting season. The UN has extended an arms embargo, but only for Darfur.
Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis exacerbated by climate change and drone attacks. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced thousands of civilians to flee, especially during the planting season. The United Nations has extended an arms embargo to Darfur, but this only applies to the RSF.
The situation has worsened with extreme heatwaves causing power cuts and heavy flooding disrupting agriculture. Over 12.4 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, and 4.2 million children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women are also malnourished. Despite repeated warnings, the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan, which costs $2.9 billion, is only 41% funded.
Climate shocks, coupled with the blockade of international shipping routes due to Iran's actions and Houthi threats, have exacerbated the crisis. The lack of fertilizer and diesel further compounds the issue, as these resources are critical for agriculture and transportation of humanitarian and agricultural goods.
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