Diplomats and aid officials are meeting in London to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan caused by a 2-year-old war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 14 million, and pushed parts of the country into famine. The conference, hosted by several countries and organizations, is not aimed at negotiating peace but rather at providing aid to those in need. The Sudanese military and paramilitary groups involved in the conflict have not been invited to the conference.
The conflict in Sudan began in 2023 and has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The war has led to famine, with millions facing extreme hunger, and has caused over 3 million people to flee to neighboring countries such as Chad and Egypt. Both sides in the conflict have been accused of committing war crimes, and the situation risks escalating into a regional crisis.
The conference aims to address the suffering in Sudan and find a pathway to end the crisis, but Western countries have limited power to stop the fighting. The U.K. has announced funding for humanitarian aid in Sudan, despite recent cuts to its foreign aid budget. The exclusion of Sudan from the conference has drawn criticism from the government, which questions the attendance of the United Arab Emirates, accused of arming one of the paramilitary groups involved in the conflict. The U.S., despite recent cuts in foreign aid, is also expected to participate in the conference.
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