The spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Eugenie Byun, has warned of the consequences of the international community ignoring the Sudanese crisis, which has now entered its fourth year, describing it as “the largest displacement crisis on Earth.”
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Byun pointed out that the war has created a tragic reality, with thousands of children left displaced without caregivers, widespread systematic violence against women, and the loss of entire years of education for a whole generation.
She stated that 14 million people have been displaced within Sudan, while millions more inside the country and in neighboring states are living under dire conditions. She also highlighted overlapping challenges, foremost among them escalating violence in several regions, particularly Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
The UN official further noted that ongoing shelling continues to force people to flee, in addition to the lack of global attention to Sudan due to other issues that are drawing more international focus.
She emphasized that Sudan is experiencing the world’s largest displacement crisis, and that peace remains the only solution. Many Sudanese, she added, are eager to return home and rebuild their country, although those who have returned are facing significant hardships due to the ongoing conflict.
