African Union and Humanitarian Interventions Case Study of Somalia and Sudan.

Abstract:

The world's biggest concentration of wars is found on the African continent, and there is a positive association between the rise in intra- and interstate conflicts and humanitarian crisis in the continent. Currently, the conflict in Sudan has killed about 12000 people and displaced 6.1 million, while the ongoing conflict in Somalia area has resulted in severe human rights violations and mass displacement. To effectively address these humanitarian crises, AU established department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS). This study critically examines AU’s humanitarian interventions in Somalia and Sudan. By focusing on the complexities of these crises and the limitations inherent in the AU’s approach, the study highlights the key factors that have hindered the organization’s ability to deliver effective and sustainable humanitarian responses.