Strasbourg: Sudan is currently one of the most critical food-crisis hotspots globally, with over 21 million individuals suffering from acute food insecurity, according to European Commissioner for Crisis Preparedness, Management and Equality, Hadja Lahbib. Lahbib addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, which has worsened over three years of continuous conflict.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Lahbib highlighted the catastrophic impact of war, destruction, and atrocities on civilians, who are now grappling with hunger, malnutrition, and escalating threats. The spread of diseases is exacerbating the crisis, compounded by the obstruction of humanitarian aid. The situation in regions such as Darfur and Kordofan is particularly alarming, with reports of thousands of civilians in El-Fasher being killed based on ethnic affiliations.
Lahbib, representing the European Union, urged for decisive actions to safeguard civilians and humanitarian workers and to guarantee immediate access to aid for those in dire need. She stressed the importance of pressuring external entities involved in the conflict to cease their interference, noting that the conflict, which reignited in April 2023, has resulted in the deaths of over 100 humanitarian workers, predominantly Sudanese.
Moreover, Lahbib condemned the aggressive actions of the Rapid Support Forces against civilians, following their capture of several towns. She reported that these assaults included severe violations and summary executions aimed at specific ethnic groups, further underscoring the urgent need for international intervention and support.