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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached a devastating milestone, with roughly 70% of the population now living in poverty.
According to a new report from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), this figure has nearly doubled since the conflict between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began three years ago.
UN representative Luca Renda noted that while pre-war poverty stood at 38%, millions are now surviving on less than $4 a day, with extreme deprivation peaking in battlegrounds like North Darfur and southern Kordofan.
The conflict’s impact on Sudan’s infrastructure and future is profound, as the UN warns of a “systematic erosion” of the nation’s prospects.
Beyond the tens of thousands killed and 11 million displaced, the war has crippled the education system, leaving 17 million children out of school.
While the capital, Khartoum, has seen a slight return to normalcy and reconstruction since the army regained control, other regions face escalating drone strikes and a total collapse of health facilities.
As international donors prepare to meet in Berlin this Wednesday, aid agencies are calling for immediate funding and a definitive ceasefire.
The UNDP highlighted that average incomes have plummeted to levels not seen since the early 1990s, and over 21 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
Humanitarian leaders emphasise that while recovery is still possible if peace is achieved, every month the war continues significantly increases the long-term cost of rebuilding the country.
