Overview

• Sudan's civil war, entering its third year, has caused over 150,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with famine and atrocities widespread.
• The EU and UK announced significant aid packages—$590 million from the EU and $158 million from the UK—to address famine and support displaced populations, including survivors of sexual violence.
• A London conference co-hosted by the EU, UK, and African Union emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access but excluded representatives from Sudanese civil society and the warring parties.
• Recent RSF offensives in Darfur, including attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camps, have displaced hundreds of thousands and raised allegations of genocide and ethnic violence.
• Critics argue that the exclusion of Sudanese voices undermines peace efforts, while calls grow for international actors, including the UAE, to stop fueling the conflict through covert arms support.