ON April 15, 2024, a critically important ‘International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbours’ started in Paris, convened by France, Germany and the European Union.
It is of the greatest importance that this very timely conference must succeed in its efforts urgently to generate the humanitarian resources needed, particularly in Sudan.
A year ago, armed conflict erupted in Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Since then, I have informally engaged Sudanese and other stakeholders, including humanitarian actors, on how best to address the crisis that now imperils the future of Sudan and threatens the stability of the region.
Immense suffering is being inflicted on the Sudanese people, with over 14,000 fatalities.
More than eight million people are displaced, and critical infrastructure has been destroyed and disrupted in Khartoum and other parts of the country.