– Sudan war leaves millions hungry and displaced as health system nears collapse
- Patients receive treatment in a tent outside a hospital in Khartoum, as Sudan's health system comes under severe strain from attacks, shortages, disease outbreaks and natural disasters.
- The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire as fighting continues, hindering aid delivery and endangering civilians.
- the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is a complex emergency stemming from the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),which began on...
UN agencies warn that nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted humanitarian access and shrinking funding have pushed Sudan into what they describe as the largest humanitarian emergency in the world.
An estimated 33.7 million people – around two thirds of the population – are expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2026. More than 20 million people now require health assistance, while 21 million face acute food insecurity.
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Sudan Humanitarian Crisis – January 2026 Update
The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire as fighting continues, hindering aid delivery and endangering civilians. International organizations are emphasizing that humanitarian assistance is not a substitute for a lasting peace agreement. As of January 12, 2026, access to affected areas remains a critical challenge, and funding gaps persist.
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: Overview
- Impact on Children
- Funding Requirements
The conflict erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), plunging the country into a civil war that has spread from the capital Khartoum to Darfur, Kordofan and other regions.
The fighting has devastated infrastructure, fractured state institutions and left civilians exposed to widespread violence, displacement and deprivation.
Repeated ceasefire efforts have failed, and large swathes of the country remain inaccessible to humanitarian actors due to insecurity, bureaucratic constraints and ongoing hostilities.
Patients receive treatment in a tent outside a hospital in Khartoum, as Sudan’s health system comes under severe strain from attacks, shortages, disease outbreaks and natural disasters.