Sudan

Advocacy for Sudan

What is happening?

Violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023 has resulted in a human rights and humanitarian crisis, including mass atrocities and famine in part of Sudan. Attacks on civilians have killed tens of thousands, and atrocities in Darfur echo the genocide of 20 years ago. More than 12 million people have been forced from their homes in Sudan, with more than 3 million fleeing across borders to neighboring countries. The conflict now risks sparking a regional hunger crisis.

What must be done?

Without urgent action, the conflict will continue to spiral. Refugees International is calling for neighboring countries to offer people fleeing the violence safety and is urging the United States and other countries to enact targeted sanctions, increase humanitarian aid, investigate atrocities, and call for a global arms embargo. We’re also calling on countries to stop supporting the warring parties, including the UAE’s arming of the RSF, which is responsible for genocide.