Over 20 Million People Facing Famine In War-Torn Sudan, Says UN Fact-Finding Mission

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations (UN) Fact-finding mission in Sudan has said that the war in that country is intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians.

The group also noted that over 20 million people are facing famine and are in desperate need of assistance in the war torn country.

Expert Member, UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan, Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, stated this in a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday.

The  Senior Advocate of (SAN, and law professor said “let us not forget about Sudan! The protection of the civilian population must be a priority, particularly in the context of humanitarian aid.

She said over 20 million people are currently facing famine in the country “and are in desperate need of assistance.

“We presented our findings to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, emphasizing that the ongoing war in Sudan, which has now entered its third year continues to devastate civilians, with women enduring alarming sexual violence and children being forcibly recruited as combatants.

“Calls for an end to the conflict are unequivocal, but peace without justice remains an illusion, 

Accountability is not a luxury—it is the foundation of lasting peace” Ezeilo stated.

According to her, “Without it, the cycle of violence persists. Justice must be prioritized in peace agreements, addressing the absence of accountability that has been recognized as a key driver of conflict in Sudan.

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