Urgent Humanitarian Appeal to Save Lives and Support Host Communities in South Sudan and Uganda
“The escalating crisis in Sudan has forced over a million people to flee, overwhelming South Sudan and Uganda, which are already grappling with displacement and limited resources. Immediate humanitarian action is critical to save lives, protect vulnerable populations, and support host communities. We urgently call on the international community to mobilize resources, ensure aid reaches those in need, and stand in solidarity with refugees, safeguarding human dignity and offering hope amid this unprecedented crisis.”
In light of the escalating humanitarian crisis and the devastating impact of the armed conflict in Sudan, we are witnessing unprecedented suffering endured by Sudanese refugees, who continue to pay the price for the ongoing conflict and destruction caused by war. According to humanitarian reports published on January 21, 2025, over one million people have fled Sudan to South Sudan, a country already grappling with Africa’s largest refugee crisis. South Sudan is hosting more than 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers, most of whom are from Sudan, alongside two million internally displaced persons affected by ongoing violence and the devastating impacts of climate change.
Recent statistics released by two United Nations agencies highlight the arrival of this large number of refugees escaping violence and conflict in Sudan to South Sudan under dire and tragic humanitarian conditions. These staggering figures underscore the magnitude of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the region, as Sudanese families continue to flee murder and destruction in search of safety in South Sudan and Uganda.
The plight of the displaced has not been confined to South Sudan alone. Uganda is also bearing a significant burden, hosting approximately 1.74 million refugees, including over 100,000 Sudanese refugees. With the rapid pace of this displacement, it is expected that half of these refugees will move from South Sudan to Uganda, further complicating the humanitarian situation and putting immense pressure on the limited resources of both countries.
The scale of displacement caused by the war in Sudan calls for immediate and urgent humanitarian action. This crisis demands prompt support and sustainable funding to bolster the capacities of host countries, including South Sudan and Uganda, to address the growing humanitarian pressures effectively.
The Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy urgently appeals to the international community—governments, humanitarian organizations, and regional and global entities—to intervene in this catastrophic humanitarian situation. We call for the mobilization of all resources and capabilities to save the lives of millions of refugees.
We deeply appreciate the boundless generosity demonstrated by the people of South Sudan and Uganda in hosting Sudanese refugees, despite the challenging conditions they themselves face. However, these communities cannot shoulder this burden alone. A decisive stance is needed from the international community to support these overstretched communities, prevent a devastating humanitarian disaster, and safeguard human dignity.
Through this statement, we call upon the international and regional community, particularly humanitarian organizations, to act swiftly to rescue affected families, protect the lives of children, women, and the elderly from suffering, and implement practical solutions to ensure a secure and sustainable future for refugees and host communities alike.
Let us all be part of the solution, work together to alleviate the suffering of refugees, and stand united—hand in hand—to save the lives of those who have lost everything. Let us bring hope to those who desperately need it during these critical moments.
The Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy
January 24, 2025
