Doctors Without Borders criticizes the UN for its indifference to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, citing the ongoing war’s severe impacts on civilians. MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear condemned ineffective ceasefire efforts and highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian intervention as millions face displacement and suffering.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has expressed severe criticism of the international community for its lack of response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has persisted for nearly two years. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, MSF Secretary General Christopher Lockyear highlighted the lack of action from global leaders in addressing the dire situation resulting from the war underway since April 2023.
The conflict involves clashes between Sudan’s army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo. Millions have been displaced and tens of thousands killed as civilians find themselves trapped amid relentless fighting.
Lockyear described the war as a “war on people,” criticizing both fighting factions for exacerbating the hardships faced by the Sudanese population, raising serious concerns about civilian protection. He denounced the Security Council’s repeated calls for ceasefires as “hollow” and pointed out their ineffectiveness in enacting real change.
He emphasized the struggles of civilians stating, “While statements are made in this chamber, civilians remain unseen, unprotected, bombed, besieged, raped, displaced, and deprived of food, medical care, and dignity.” This pointed comment underscored the Security Council’s failure to enact meaningful measures and created feelings of “abandonment to violence and deprivation.”
The escalation of famine conditions has led MSF to cease operations in the severely affected Zamzam IDP refugee camp, underscoring the pressing need for humanitarian support. Despite the worsening crisis, the international community has yet to implement any significant actions to alleviate the situation in Sudan.
MSF’s condemnation of the UN’s inaction highlights the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan. With millions displaced and thousands dead, the ongoing conflict continues to ravage civilian lives. The lack of substantial intervention from the international community, alongside ineffective ceasefire calls, exacerbates the crisis. Urgent humanitarian efforts are needed to address the overwhelming suffering in Sudan.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
