By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
11, November 2025 - Sudan’s government has sharply criticized the world’s silence over ongoing atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur and other parts of the country, as fighting and displacement worsen daily.
Speaking in Port Sudan during a meeting with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem accused the international community of ignoring “serious violations” by the RSF in El-Fasher and Bara. He called for joint global action to classify the RSF as a terrorist group, saying the militia’s actions amount to crimes against humanity.
Salem reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting aid workers and ensuring safe humanitarian access, adding that Sudan will continue working closely with IOM to help displaced citizens and returning migrants rebuild their lives.
During her five-day visit, Amy Pope expressed deep concern about the worsening humanitarian situation in Darfur. In a statement released by IOM, she warned that extreme insecurity, mass killings, and sexual violence have led to a dramatic increase in displacement.
“The crisis in El-Fasher is the direct result of nearly 18 months of siege that has cut families off from food, water, and medical care,” Pope said. “Without safe access and urgent funding, humanitarian operations risk coming to a halt at the very moment communities need help the most.”
According to IOM, nearly 90,000 people have fled El-Fasher in the last two weeks alone as fighting intensifies. Many families are escaping through unsafe routes, with little or no food, shelter, or medicine. Tens of thousands remain trapped inside the city under siege, facing famine-like conditions as hospitals and water systems collapse.
The violence has also spread to North Kordofan, where almost 39,000 people have been displaced in just two weeks. Many are walking long distances or using donkey carts, sleeping in the open and fearing attacks.
IOM warned that aid operations are on the verge of collapse due to insecurity, access restrictions, and dwindling supplies. Despite this, the organization continues to deliver emergency aid whenever possible, including a recent convoy carrying shelter and essential items for 7,500 displaced people.
Pope urged the international community and donors to act quickly. “Millions of Sudanese are at risk. The world must not look away,” she said.
