Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Worsens: Millions Face Starvation and Health Collapse Amid Ongoing Civil War
January 17, 2026
Around 21 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity, about 20 million require health care, and roughly two-thirds of the population—approximately 33.7 million—need humanitarian aid this year.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is visiting Sudan amid escalating conflict and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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As of early January, Sudan’s civil war has stretched to three years, edging the country toward collapse.
The report emphasizes the severe impact of the war on food security and health services, underscoring the massive humanitarian needs.
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