As Sudan marks 1,000 days of civil war, aid organisations and the United Nations are issuing urgent calls for a massive scale-up of humanitarian assistance to avert further catastrophe. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has devastated the country’s infrastructure, displaced millions and plunged tens of millions into desperate need.
Humanitarian agencies warn that more than 33 million people — roughly two-thirds of Sudan’s population — now require urgent aid, with over 21 million facing acute food insecurity and famine conditions already declared in some regions. Access to basic services such as healthcare and clean water remains severely constrained amid violence and funding shortfalls.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) described the situation as the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis, with millions uprooted internally and across borders. Persistent fighting and attacks on civilians have compounded barriers to delivering lifesaving assistance, while cuts in global aid funding have further strained relief efforts.
Aid groups are urging international donors and governments to increase funding, ensure safe humanitarian access and press for an immediate end to hostilities to prevent further loss of life and alleviate widespread suffering news as reported.
