The United Nations has called for immediate and flexible funding to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where 30.4 million people—64% of the population—are projected to require aid in 2025, according to the latest UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) report.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Clementine Salami highlighted the dire need for lifesaving assistance, urging all parties to facilitate humanitarian operations and ensure the safety of aid workers. Salami emphasized the importance of international support to scale up critical aid, including cash assistance and protection services.
The 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) is based on a comprehensive analysis of three key shocks—conflict, floods, and disease outbreaks—and their widespread impact on Sudan’s population and essential services. While the severity of these shocks varies across regions, their combined effect has created a nationwide crisis.
Funding for Sudan’s humanitarian response remains alarmingly low. Of the $2.7 billion required for 2024, only $1.5 billion was received, according to an earlier OCHA statement.
Despite these challenges, the Sudanese government, led by Army Commander Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, denies claims of famine. In a televised address marking Sudan’s 69th Independence Day, Burhan stated that the government had met humanitarian needs and dismissed famine reports as “fabrication” aimed at interfering in Sudanese affairs.
However, humanitarian organizations report that 28.9 million people are currently affected by the ongoing civil war. With Port Sudan serving as the temporary capital, international agencies continue to push for greater cooperation and support to alleviate the worsening crisis.
