A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed the catastrophic impact of violence, insecurity, and hunger on communities in South Darfur, Sudan. The report, Voices from South Darfur, illustrated in vivid testimony how the impact of pervasive violence, a healthcare system in ruins, and an inadequate international response have all combined to push people’s coping strategies to their limits.
South Darfur experienced intense urban warfare in 2023, which destroyed hospitals and critical infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to widespread sexual violence and arbitrary detentions. Despite a halt in ground fighting, air and drone strikes continued, and road and farmland security persisted. MSF treated more than 10,000 children for acute malnutrition and supported thousands of malnourished women and girls.
MSF has called for greater support for local actors who possess the knowledge and capacity to save lives, and called for urgent humanitarian action to prevent further suffering.
