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Sudan Declared Top Humanitarian Crisis for Third Year

12/16/2025

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The International Rescue Committee named Sudan the top humanitarian crisis for the third consecutive year.
The conflict began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, displacing over 12 million people.
The IRC Chief Executive David Miliband said the crisis shows a global response failure.
The IRC watchlist highlights other countries in need, including the Palestinian territories and South Sudan.

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The International Rescue Committee named Sudan the top humanitarian crisis for the third consecutive year.
The conflict began in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, displacing over 12 million people.
The IRC Chief Executive David Miliband said the crisis shows a global response failure.
The IRC watchlist highlights other countries in need, including the Palestinian territories and South Sudan.