Sudan

Since April 2023, Sudan has faced an unprecedented humanitarian crisis driven by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of violence, with nearly 9 million people displaced internally, making Sudan the world's largest internal displacement crisis. An additional over 3 million people have fled to neighbouring countries.

Nearly two thirds of Sudan’s population is in dire need of humanitarian assistance, including 16 million children. Acute food insecurity has reached historic levels, with famine conditions confirmed in various parts of the country and millions at risk of starvation. Meanwhile, disease outbreaks are compounding the crisis, alongside worsening climate shocks.

Women and girls are particularly vulnerable, facing heightened risks of conflict-related sexual violence. More than 12.1 million people require specialized services. Despite humanitarian efforts reaching many areas, severe access constraints, particularly in active conflict zones, and funding constraints continue to hinder aid delivery where it is needed most.

The humanitarian outlook for Sudan in 2025 remains bleak. The crisis is further exacerbated by the alarming rise in severe and extreme needs.

The most critical areas of need are concentrated in South Darfur, Aj Jazirah, Khartoum and North Darfur states, where 11.4 million people require urgent assistance, with 2.3 million facing catastrophic levels of need.

The crisis is exacerbated by continued conflict, economic collapse, accelerating inflation and the impacts of climate change, all of which are driving widespread displacement, inter-communal violence and deteriorating access to basic services. Urgent and sustained humanitarian intervention will be essential to alleviate the suffering of millions of people in Sudan.

Humanitarian partners require US$4.2 billion in 2025 to deliver life-saving aid to 20.9 million of the most vulnerable people in Sudan. This funding will support efforts to tackle food insecurity, scale up protection services, restore basic services and address other acute needs across the country.

The response plan prioritizes regions most affected by conflict and displacement, including Darfur, Kordofan and Khartoum, and aims to ensure unhindered access for humanitarian workers and supplies.

It includes activities to protect civilians, prevent human rights violations and ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, particularly in the hardest-hit conflict zones. 

With millions facing extreme deprivation, displacement and violence, the humanitarian response is essential to alleviating suffering and preventing further deterioration. However, securing sufficient funding and overcoming access challenges are crucial to meeting the escalating needs in Sudan.