The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
TL;DR
Three years into the civil war in Sudan, 65% of the population requires humanitarian aid. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions displaced, with global diplomatic efforts failing to resolve the crisis.
Key points
- Three years since civil war began in Sudan
- Considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis
- 65% of the population needs humanitarian aid
- Thousands killed and millions displaced
- Diplomatic efforts have failed to resolve the conflict
The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
It has been three years since civil war erupted in Sudan - leading to what is considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
The conflict has seen human suffering on a huge scale, with 65% of the population in need of food, water, shelter and medicine.
Thousands of people have been killed, and millions forcibly displaced.
World diplomacy has had little success in bringing the war to an end.
The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher reports.
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Q&A
What is the current humanitarian situation in Sudan after three years of war?
After three years of civil war, 65% of Sudan's population is in need of food, water, shelter, and medicine.
How many people have been killed in the Sudan conflict?
Thousands of people have been killed since the civil war erupted in Sudan.
What percentage of Sudan's population is displaced due to the war?
Millions of people have been forcibly displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
What efforts have been made to end the war in Sudan?
World diplomacy has seen little success in bringing the civil war in Sudan to an end.
