International Sudan conference in Berlin

International Sudan conference in Berlin

The war in the Sudan began three years ago today. It has become the largest human-made humanitarian crisis of the present. In order to alleviate the suffering of the people in the Sudan and to work on a diplomatic solution, Germany is hosting the third international Sudan conference in Berlin.

Over the past three years, countless numbers of people have suffered and died every day from hunger and thirst and have been the victims of violence and displacement. Over 13 million people have been forcibly displaced by the war, four million of whom have fled to the Sudan's neighbouring countries. Almost half of the entire population does not have enough to eat. Two-thirds of the population relies on humanitarian support. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people have been killed.

There are no limits to the extent of the violence and humanitarian needs. Despite this almost inconceivable dimension, the world's biggest human-made humanitarian crisis has largely been forgotten.

What are the aims of the conference?

In hosting the international Sudan conference, we are ensuring that the suffering of the people of the Sudan is not forgotten and that peace endeavours remain on the international political agenda.

The aim of the conference is to make progress on the peace efforts and to mobilise further urgently needed humanitarian assistance for the suffering civilian population in the Sudan. The conference also provides a forum for civilian representatives of various political blocs to discuss paths to a civil transition and prospects for a democratically legitimised post-war order.

It is crucial to continue increasing the pressure on the warring parties in order to achieve a ceasefire as quickly as possible and to facilitate a return to the negotiating table. Neighbouring African countries will also be represented at the conference, as we want to provide them with support specifically for taking in Sudanese refugees.

Why is this important?

The international community has a responsibility to alleviate the suffering of the people in the Sudan. Germany is among the world's largest humanitarian donors to the country. We will significantly increase our support at the conference.

The parties to the conflict, above all the RSF, must ensure that aid organisations have full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Only in this way can the people in need reliably receive vital help.

Who is attending the conference?

Delegations from over 60 countries and representatives of over 50 Sudanese and international non-governmental organisations are taking part in the conference, as are representatives of a large number of UN organisations and international financial institutions (including OCHA, UNHCR, WHO, WFP, UNDP, ICRC, the World Bank and the African Development Bank Group).

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