The ongoing conflict in Sudan has triggered one of the largest displacement crises in recent history. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 14 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the conflict erupted in mid-April 2023.
IOM Director-General Amy Pope highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, \"The (internal) displacement number has hit 11 million. That's up 200,000 just since September.\" She further added, \"Another 3.1 million people have traveled across borders to flee the fighting. In total, nearly 30 percent of Sudan's population has been displaced.\"
Pope described the situation in Sudan as \"catastrophic,\" emphasizing that \"the suffering is growing by the day\" and that nearly 25 million people now require assistance. She underscored the urgent need for peace, calling for \"the guns in Sudan to fall silent.\"
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has resulted in significant loss of life, with over 24,850 deaths reported by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project as of October 14.
The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with calls for humanitarian aid and a peaceful resolution to alleviate the immense suffering of the Sudanese people.
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