The Director of Oxfam in South Sudan, Shabnam Baloch, has warned of a continuous decline in international support for Sudanese refugees, undermining the ability of humanitarian organizations to respond to urgent and growing needs.
During an interview with Al Jazeera, she added that Oxfam’s capacity to provide water and health services has plummeted from 10,000 people per month to just 300–400 people in recent months. This reveals a critical funding gap that threatens the lives of hundreds of thousands.
She noted that by the end of 2025, 1.3 million people had crossed the border from Sudan. This figure includes 600,000 Sudanese refugees, in addition to South Sudanese returnees who had previously sought refuge in Sudan.
Furthermore, approximately 100,000 people cross the border daily, placing immense pressure on host communities that are already grappling with internal conflicts and struggling to meet their own basic needs.
Baloch issued an urgent appeal to the international community not to forget these people suffering under dire humanitarian conditions, calling for solidarity with both the refugees and their host communities.
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