sudan humanitarian crisis Stories

Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded, IRC report says
DW News  |  Dec 13, 2024

The UN says the conflict has driven 11 million people from their homes and unleashed the world's biggest hunger crisis.

Allies of warring Sudan generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ UN Security Council hears
UN News  |  Nov 13, 2024

DiCarlo condemned not only the RSF attacks but also the indiscriminate airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in civilian-populated areas such...

WHO, partners call for immediate action to address escalating health, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 11, 2024

Dr Tedros urged global leaders to "wake up" and assist Sudan in escaping its current crisis.

UN World Food Programme launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
Reuters  |  Aug 28, 2024

Two of its top officials in Sudan are being probed over allegations including fraud and concealing information from donors about its ability to delive...

Humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan: 1.1 million people denied essential assistance in May
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2024

According to the report, the denial of travel permits, border crossing restrictions, insecurity, and obstructions by conflict parties were the main re...

UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2024

During his final briefing, the 72-year-old veteran British diplomat said the international community is not resolving conflicts through dialogue, as e...

‘Time is running out’ to address crisis in Sudan
UN News  |  May 16, 2024

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, warned that “time is running out” as famine, disease and fighting close...

Women and girls continue suffering one year into the Sudan war
Amina Wako  |  Apr 15, 2024

Among those whose lives may be jeopardised are over 7,000 new mothers, if their nutritional and health needs go unmet.

UN Security Council calls for Sudan Ramadan ceasefire
AFP  |  Mar 09, 2024

Fourteen countries backed the resolution, proposed by Britain, with only Russia abstaining on the vote.

Sudanese anti-war leader appeals for Ramadan ceasefire
Amina Wako  |  Feb 26, 2024

With nearly two-thirds of Sudan's population - approximately 30 million people - requiring urgent humanitarian assistance due to the devastating impac...

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