Fear and Famine: Thousands Forced to Join Paramilitary Ranks Amidst Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worsening and has become one of the most severe in recent history, according to various reports. The conflict between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, also known as Hemedti, who leads the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths since April 2023. The United Nations humanitarian office estimates that one-third of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity, with one child dying every two hours in Zamzam camp in El Fasher, North Darfur. Approximately 222,000 children in the region are at risk of malnutrition-related deaths. The RSF has been accused of using food as a weapon by withholding supplies from hungry populations in their efforts to gain control of the country. This comes as the international community is criticized for its lack of action towards the crisis.