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MSF slams 'political failure' to end Sudan war, fund vital aid
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) condemns the lack of political will to end Sudan's civil war and to fund vital humanitarian aid. The organization warns that civilians face extreme violence, disease outbreaks, and a collapsing health system as funding cuts hinder relief efforts.
Why It Matters
The ongoing conflict and funding crunch threaten millions in Sudan with hunger, disease, and preventable deaths, highlighting gaps in international humanitarian response amid a broader regional crisis.
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MSF condemns political failure to end Sudan war and fund vital aid
May 13, 2026
MSF international president Javid Abdelmoneim said there is a pervasive lack of will to end the Sudanese war peacefully and condemned what he called impunity in Darfur. Following a weeks-long trip to the war-ravaged region, he described civilians enduring extreme violence as millions face acute food insecurity while the health system deteriorates and vaccine-preventable diseases spread. He noted deep global cuts to humanitarian funding and logistical challenges, linked in part to the Middle East conflict, which hamper aid delivery. Although MSF does not rely on state funding, Abdelmoneim said the broader funding shortfalls affect the humanitarian ecosystem and the charity’s ability to fill gaps left by governments. He cited that last month in central Darfur, at least 47 primary health centres lost international funding, contributing to outbreaks of measles, meningitis, diphtheria, and neonatal tetanus, with a looming threat of cholera as the rainy season approaches. The Tawila refugee town, housing an estimated 400,000 to 1 million people, was highlighted as a stark example of humanitarian underperformance, where shortages of food and water persist and health facilities are often targets of attacks; the World Health Organization has recorded nearly 200 attacks on healthcare workers and facilities, causing around 1,700 deaths. Abdelmoneim also noted that many MSF staff feel unsafe about coming to work.
April 2026: 47 primary health centres lose international funding in central Darfur
April 2026
MSF stated that in April 2026, at least 47 primary health centres in central Darfur lost their international funding. This funding shortfall is linked to broader humanitarian funding cuts and is associated with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, as well as meningitis, diphtheria, and neonatal tetanus. With the rainy season approaching, MSF warned there is a heightened risk of cholera if aid delivery remains constrained. The situation is cited as part of the broader pattern of aid underfunding and operational challenges in the region, including in the Tawila refugee town where large IDP populations face acute needs.