The African union says 11.5 million people has already been displaced by the ongoing war between Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the armed forces of Sudan.
The union stated this in its verified social media handle X, saying the number of displaced persons has increased last year.
Hon. Wilson Almeida Adao, the chairperson of African committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child said Sudan crisis remained the pressing problem disturbing AU.
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“One of the most pressing issues before us today is the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflict in Sudan. The war has come at an immense cost—thousands of lives lost, communities displaced, and institutions weakened.
“The number of internally displaced persons rose by 27% in 2024, from 9 million to 11.5 million, with children making up over 53% of the displaced.
The union said admissions for severe acute malnutrition rose by 44% in 2024, with 431,015 children receiving treatment. The human rights situation is deeply concerning where we witness reports of grave violations, including attacks on schools and hospitals, forced recruitment of child soldiers, and the denial of humanitarian access.”
The African union added that a high-level panel was set-up for discussion for aimed at taking steps to ceasife.