Sudan in need of urgent aid as it marks 1,000 days of war: NGOs

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera staffJanuary 9, 2026 at 08:03 AM

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After 1,000 days of war in Sudan, aid organizations are warning of a severe humanitarian crisis affecting over 33 million people. Fierce fighting between the military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), coupled with global funding cuts, has led to widespread starvation and displacement. Over 21 million people face acute food shortages, with malnutrition rates soaring, especially in North Darfur. Aid agencies are urging global governments, particularly the British government as the UN Security Council penholder, to increase funding and push for an end to the conflict, as millions are displaced into unsafe settlements with limited access to healthcare and increased risk of disease and violence. Both sides have been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

al-Dabba 35% el-Fasher 35% Gedaref 40% British government 40% Islamic Relief ×250% UN ×260% Kordofan 60% Darfur ×375% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×285% Sudan ×595%

Keywords

humanitarian crisis 90% food shortages 80% urgent aid 70% war 70% displacement 60% funding cuts 60% war crimes 50% humanitarian response 50% malnutrition 50% disease outbreaks 40%