LONDON (CHATNEWSTV) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock delivered an impassioned plea for urgent international action to end the war in Sudan, calling it “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis” and warning that continued violence will leave “no winner at all.”
Speaking at the Sudan Conference in London, Baerbock shared the haunting story of a seven-year-old Sudanese boy named Saki, who died of anemia due to hunger. “His family did not have enough to eat,” she said. “How can we forget about children like Saki, one out of a million?”
Germany announced an additional €125 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and neighboring countries. But Baerbock stressed that aid alone cannot stem the suffering. “No amount of humanitarian assistance will be sufficient if this war continues,” she said. “There cannot be any military solution. This war must end.”
Baerbock outlined three priorities:
Unhindered Humanitarian Access
She emphasized the need to ensure that aid reaches those most in need, particularly in areas affected by severe food shortages and mass displacement.
De-escalation by External Actors
“Those who seek to gain power or influence through military or financial support are fueling the flames of conflict,” Baerbock said. “They should see the face of Saki and the raped girls and women every day.”
Political Resolution and Peace Talks
Baerbock called for renewed international backing for the African Union and United Nations in leading peace negotiations. She supported proposals for a ceasefire agreement focused on protecting critical infrastructure.
“The millions of people who were forced to flee their homes are not forgetting about the children like Saki. They are not forgetting about the survivors of sexual violence,” she said. “And we are standing by their side.”
Baerbock also highlighted recent coordination efforts with French and British counterparts, saying a previous meeting in Paris had offered hope. “We were a couple of steps further than we are right now today,” she noted, urging continued work on the EU-backed roadmap for peace.
The Sudan conflict, now entering its second year, has displaced millions and triggered widespread reports of atrocities including mass killings and sexual violence. El Fasher, a city under siege in Darfur, saw a spike in civilian casualties over the weekend, further intensifying the crisis.
“We all lose humanity,” Baerbock concluded. “We will continue our work until we see peace also in Sudan.”
