In an Urgent Appeal, ICRC Calls for More Access to Humanitarian Aid in Sudan
Amidst the tragedy and suffering in Sudan, Adnan Hezam, the spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan, is calling on the international community to remember the millions of Sudanese people who struggle daily to meet their basic needs. In a recent interview with Vatican News, Hezam highlighted the catastrophic humanitarian crisis gripping Sudan, urging for more attention and support.
Hezam expressed his concern that Sudan, along with Yemen and Syria, often goes unnoticed amidst the wars in other regions that capture global attention. With nearly 10 million people displaced, only 20% of healthcare facilities operational, and over half of the population requiring urgent humanitarian assistance, Sudan is facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.
Hezam emphasized the urgent need for more access to resources, including food and clean water, as well as the critical shortage of functioning healthcare facilities in the country. With millions of Sudanese experiencing hunger and limited access to healthcare, the ICRC has been at the forefront, providing supplies and medical assistance to those affected by the conflict.
Reflecting on his experiences on the ground, Hezam shared the heartbreaking reality of displaced families crowded into classrooms and the escalating challenges faced by humanitarian workers in reaching conflict-affected areas. He emphasized the importance of respecting international humanitarian law and urged for increased support and attention from the international community to address the crisis in Sudan.
As the situation in Sudan continues to worsen, Hezam stressed the critical need for immediate action to provide lifesaving aid and support to the vulnerable populations in the country. He called for greater awareness and assistance from media platforms and the international community to prevent Sudan from being forgotten amidst other global crises.
With millions of lives at stake and an escalating humanitarian crisis, the appeal from the ICRC serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for more access to resources and support to alleviate the suffering in Sudan.
