‘New world disorder’: Sudan, Palestine top IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lorraine MallinderDecember 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM

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The International Rescue Committee's (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlist identifies Sudan and Palestine as facing the greatest risk of humanitarian crisis due to growing global disorder. Released on December 16, 2025, the report warns of a "new world disorder" characterized by geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, and transactional deal-making, leading to a cascade of crises and eroding support for vulnerable populations. A surge of vetoes at the UN Security Council has stalled responses in Sudan and Palestine. The 20 countries on the watchlist, while representing a small percentage of the global population, account for the vast majority of people needing humanitarian aid. The report highlights a significant funding gap, with shrinking resources failing to meet the needs of millions facing displacement and severe hunger.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

David Miliband 60% International Rescue Committee (IRC) ×270% Sudan ×480% Palestine ×380%

Keywords

humanitarian crisis 90% sudan 80% palestine 80% global disorder 80% emergency watchlist 70% shrinking funding 60% geopolitical rivalries 60% united nations security council 50% humanitarian aid 50% vulnerable populations 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.70

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Al Jazeera

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Center (0.00)

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Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Sudan

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