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Sudan's Muslims Bear the Brunt as Conflict Escalates

September 26, 20255 min read2.1k views
Sudan's Muslims Bear the Brunt as Conflict Escalates
Mazhar

By Mazhar

Staff Writer

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Sudan is enduring one of the most severe humanitarian crises in its history. Since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the nation has witnessed staggering losses. Over 150,000 people have been killed, and more than 14 million displaced, making it the worst displacement crisis globally Council on Foreign Relations . The majority Muslim population, particularly in regions like Darfur, Khartoum, and Kordofan, has been disproportionately affected. Religious institutions, mosques, and community centers have not been spared, with numerous reports of attacks on places of worship and religious gatherings. The conflict has led to widespread civilian suffering. In Darfur's besieged city of El Fasher, 23 individuals, including children and pregnant women, succumbed to malnutrition in a single month. The United Nations reports that approximately 24 million Sudanese are now acutely food insecure, with over 10,000 children in El Fasher treated for severe acute malnutrition this year—more than double last year's figure. Displacement has reached unprecedented levels. Nearly 13 million people have fled their homes, with almost 4 million crossing into neighboring countries UNHCR . Refugee camps in Chad, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are overwhelmed, struggling to provide basic necessities to the influx of people. Religious communities have faced targeted violence. In September 2025, more than 70 civilians were killed in an attack on a mosque in Darfur's El Fasher Al Jazeera . Such incidents have raised concerns about the protection of religious minorities and the sanctity of religious sites during armed conflicts. The humanitarian situation is dire. Hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed, with many facilities destroyed or rendered inoperable due to the ongoing conflict. Diseases like cholera and dengue fever have spread rapidly, exacerbated by the destruction of sanitation infrastructure Reuters . International aid organizations are struggling to provide assistance. Humanitarian convoys are often blocked, and aid workers face significant risks. The Sudan Doctors Network has criticized the international community for inaction amid this escalating crisis. The international community has condemned the violence and called for immediate ceasefires. A U.S.-brokered agreement, involving the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, is set to allow humanitarian aid into El Fasher, a city under 14 months of siege by the RSF Financial Times . However, the effectiveness of such agreements remains to be seen, as previous ceasefires have failed to hold. The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to devastate the nation, with the Muslim population bearing a significant portion of the suffering. As the war enters its third year, the need for a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement has never been more urgent. The international community must intensify efforts to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance, and support a political solution to end the conflict.
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