In Sudan, the United Nations warns violence between the army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced nearly 4 million people since fighting broke out in April. Nearly 1 million of those displaced have left Sudan to seek refuge in other countries. Of those who remain, more than 6 million — or around 13% of Sudan’s population — are listed as one step away from famine. Doctors report 70% of Sudan’s hospitals are not functioning. And on Thursday, Amnesty International warned extensive war crimes are being committed by all of Sudan’s warring parties, with civilians killed in both deliberate and indiscriminate attacks, and women and girls subjected to sexual violence. This is Amnesty International’s regional director for East Africa, Sarah Jackson.

Sarah Jackson: “The conflict in Sudan is not getting even nearly the kind of attention that the conflict in Ukraine has. The humanitarian response has not been to the same level, as well, and nor has been the willingness of countries to receive Sudanese who need to flee.”