Wednesday, April 15, 2026-United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the war in Sudan has become the world’s “largest humanitarian crisis” as the conflict enters its fourth year, marking a grim milestone in a country now facing catastrophic levels of hunger, displacement, and violence.
Speaking in a message to an international humanitarian conference in Berlin, Guterres said nearly 34 million people inside Sudan now require humanitarian assistance, while more than 4.5 million have fled across borders since the fighting began.
He described the situation as a “tragic milestone” in a conflict that has “shattered a country of immense promise” and left millions dependent on aid to survive.
The UN chief also warned that the war has created the largest displacement crisis in the world, with entire regions devastated by ongoing clashes, destroyed infrastructure, and collapsing basic services.
Aid agencies say famine conditions are spreading in several areas, while hospitals, schools, and water systems have been severely damaged or left non-functional. The scale of need has overwhelmed humanitarian response efforts, with funding gaps leaving millions without consistent access to food and medical care.
Despite repeated international calls for a ceasefire, fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces continues with no durable peace agreement in sight. Guterres urged global powers to intensify diplomatic pressure and increase humanitarian funding, warning that continued inaction risks deepening one of the worst crises on the planet.
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