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Red Cross Warns: Humanitarian Aid Plummets Amid Global Crises

12/13/2025

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Red Cross Appeals Underfunded

The Red Cross reports 42 emergency appeals funded at only 20%, signaling a worsened humanitarian landscape.
Caroline Holt of the Red Cross says governments prioritize military spending over humanitarian aid.
Arms manufacturers are thriving amid conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
In Sudan, civil war drives a 29% GDP contraction and displaces more than 9.8 million people.
The United States seized an oil tanker linked to alleged drug trafficking.

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Smith Urges Action

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated, with about 12 million displaced.
Rep. Chris Smith (U.S. Representative) urges action against crimes by the Rapid Support Forces, amid a muted international response.
Drone strikes in South Kordofan killed 114 people, including 63 children.
Paramedics were attacked during rescue efforts.
More than 30 million need assistance, including 21.2 million in acute food insecurity.

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Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which escalated in April 2023, has caused a humanitarian crisis affecting over 30 million people, with 12 million displaced. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated food systems and healthcare, leading to widespread malnutrition and disease. This crisis highlights the urgent need for international humanitarian aid amid rising military expenditures globally.

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Red Cross Appeals Underfunded

The Red Cross reports 42 emergency appeals funded at only 20%, signaling a worsened humanitarian landscape.
Caroline Holt of the Red Cross says governments prioritize military spending over humanitarian aid.
Arms manufacturers are thriving amid conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
In Sudan, civil war drives a 29% GDP contraction and displaces more than 9.8 million people.
The United States seized an oil tanker linked to alleged drug trafficking.

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