Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis: The World's Largest, Says Trump's Envoy Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, the US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy, described the ongoing war in Sudan as 'the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis.'
DOHA: US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy Massad Boulos on Saturday called the war in Sudan "the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis," telling AFP he hoped to see diplomatic progress toward peace.
Since its outbreak in April 2023, the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly 12 million.
At the end of October, the paramilitary group seized control over El-Fasher, marking a significant milestone in the conflict that has been marred by reports of mass killings and sexual violence.
Boulos emphasized the urgent need for peace, stating, "The conflict in Sudan, particularly the humanitarian side of this crisis, is the world’s biggest humanitarian catastrophe today".
He called attention to recent atrocities committed in El-Fasher, urging immediate action to halt the violence.
The United States has been actively involved in mediation efforts, calling for a three-month humanitarian truce that is currently under negotiation.
Despite international pressure, both parties have shown reluctance in accepting a ceasefire and transitioning toward civilian rule.
Boulos remained optimistic about achieving progress on these fronts in the coming weeks while prioritizing immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
Since its outbreak in April 2023, the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced nearly 12 million.
At the end of October, the paramilitary group seized control over El-Fasher, marking a significant milestone in the conflict that has been marred by reports of mass killings and sexual violence.
Boulos emphasized the urgent need for peace, stating, "The conflict in Sudan, particularly the humanitarian side of this crisis, is the world’s biggest humanitarian catastrophe today".
He called attention to recent atrocities committed in El-Fasher, urging immediate action to halt the violence.
The United States has been actively involved in mediation efforts, calling for a three-month humanitarian truce that is currently under negotiation.
Despite international pressure, both parties have shown reluctance in accepting a ceasefire and transitioning toward civilian rule.
Boulos remained optimistic about achieving progress on these fronts in the coming weeks while prioritizing immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
