Sudan's three-year war has created the world's largest displacement crisis, with 14 million people displaced and 25 million facing starvation. UN investigators documented genocide in El Fasher, where at least 6,000 were killed in three days when Rapid Support Forces captured the city. Famine now grips North Darfur as international response dwindles despite clear evidence of crimes against humanity.

The conflict persists as a proxy war with external powers arming both sides. The UAE supports the RSF while Russia arms both factions through Wagner and its successor. Egypt backs the Sudanese Armed Forces. This external involvement ensures the conflict continues, with mediators benefiting from the instability while millions suffer.

The collapse of USAID in 2025 devastated humanitarian operations. Community kitchens feeding 816,000 in Khartoum alone shut down when funding vanished. Food supplies rotted in warehouses as early warning systems went offline. The dismantling of these systems came with a body count, as mothers watched their babies starve and humanitarian needs went unanswered.