The United Nations has issued a critical alert that food aid operations in Sudan risk depletion by the end of March 2026 unless urgent new funding is mobilised, potentially leaving millions without life‑saving assistance amid the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.
After nearly three years of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the World Food Programme (WFP) has reportedly exhausted much of its food stockpiles, forcing severe ration cuts to the absolute minimum for survival.
More than 21 million people nearly half of Sudan’s population are now facing acute food insecurity, with confirmed famine in parts of North Darfur (El‑Fasher) and Kordofan (Kadugli), according to the UN.
The ongoing violence has displaced about 11 million people, exacerbating humanitarian needs and complicating aid delivery in areas where insecurity limits access and assessment capability.
UN humanitarian agencies and partner organisations are urging international donors to step up funding immediately to prevent a sharper escalation in famine conditions and broader loss of life, stressing that timely support is crucial to sustaining relief efforts.
