WFP warns of ‘massive’ humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan as war rages

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Tim HumeDecember 7, 2025 at 08:43 AM

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The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a "massive" humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where ongoing fighting is preventing aid from reaching millions in desperate need of food. WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau stated that while the organization is assisting five million people, it is not enough to address the needs of the 20 million facing acute food insecurity, including six million at risk of starvation. Access to violence-ridden areas like el-Fasher and Babnusa remains a significant challenge, despite efforts to deliver aid through various means. Skau emphasized the urgent need for increased global attention and diplomatic efforts, particularly in the Kordofan region, where fighting is intensifying and mass atrocities are feared. The UN has echoed these concerns, highlighting the potential for widespread killings similar to those seen in el-Fasher.

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Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) 40% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×250% Carl Skau 60% World Food Programme (WFP) ×270% Sudan ×680%

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sudan 100% humanitarian aid crisis 90% food insecurity 80% world food programme 70% aid access 70% fighting 70% kordofan region 60% starvation 60% el-fasher 50% mass atrocities 50%