UN warned that 33.7 million people in Sudan require humanitarian assistance

Published at: 10/02/2026 02:46 PM

In total, 33.7 million people need humanitarian aid in Sudan, half of whom are children, warned the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

UNICEF has warned that the demand for aid increases while the health system remains paralyzed and access conditions are reduced in large areas of the country.

The agency reported that levels of acute malnutrition continue to rise and that the towns of Um Baru, Kernoi and At Tina have the highest rates among children aged six months to five years. The organization highlighted that hunger is increasing rapidly and that response capacity is limited.

The fall of Al Fasher has displaced more than 127,000 people in North Darfur. According to UNICEF spokesman Ricardo Pires, Kernoi is almost deserted and in Um Baru many families avoid staying at home overnight for fear of attacks. Insecurity has forced the suspension of humanitarian operations and limits access to urgent medical care.

UNICEF has noted that the spread of diseases increases the risk for children. Poor vaccination, lack of drinking water and the collapse of the health system make curable diseases such as fever, diarrhea and respiratory infections fatal.

The organization has warned that the conditions that have led Um Baru and Kernoi to overcome the limits of hunger — armed conflict, displacement, deterioration of services and access restrictions — are repeated in other regions of the country, which could amplify the impact of the crisis.

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