admin Germany has pledged €125 million (approximately $142 million) in humanitarian assistance to support those affected by the ongoing civil war in Sudan. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday, just ahead of an international conference focused on addressing the deteriorating situation in the war-torn country.
According to the German foreign ministry, the funds will be directed toward both international and local organisations engaged in delivering critical food and medical supplies to vulnerable populations across Sudan and neighbouring regions. The pledge comes as the country faces one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in recent history, following a year-long conflict that has fractured Sudan and displaced millions.
Sudan’s Crisis Deepens Amid Ongoing Conflict
Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a violent power struggle between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group. The fighting has led to the effective division of the country, with the army maintaining control in the north and east, while the RSF dominates most of Darfur and parts of the south.
The toll of the conflict has been severe, with tens of thousands of lives lost and over 13 million people forced from their homes. Aid agencies, including the International Rescue Committee, have described the situation as the largest humanitarian disaster ever recorded. Civilians are facing extreme levels of hunger, widespread displacement, and rampant sexual violence, particularly affecting women and children.
Germany’s foreign minister stressed the urgency of coordinated international action. She indicated that the focus of Tuesday’s conference in London—co-hosted by Germany, Britain, France, the EU, and the African Union—would be on enabling unrestricted humanitarian access, safeguarding civilians, and pushing for a political resolution. Baerbock urged Gulf nations to leverage their regional influence to help establish humanitarian corridors.
She further underlined that only a unified international response could compel the warring factions to engage in meaningful dialogue, as both the Sudanese army and RSF have so far remained unwilling to enter peace negotiations.
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