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Sudan Faces Hunger Crisis Without $700 Million Aid

1/17/2026

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The World Food Programme warns Sudan needs $700 million by March 2026 to avert crisis.
Fighting between the military and paramilitary forces leaves over 21 million people facing acute hunger.
The WFP has reduced food rations to the minimum.
Stocks are expected to run out by end-March, and a Cairo meeting to revive ceasefire negotiations faced challenges amid stalled talks and UAE backing of RSF, which denies the claims.

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The World Food Programme warns Sudan needs $700 million by March 2026 to avert crisis.
Fighting between the military and paramilitary forces leaves over 21 million people facing acute hunger.
The WFP has reduced food rations to the minimum.
Stocks are expected to run out by end-March, and a Cairo meeting to revive ceasefire negotiations faced challenges amid stalled talks and UAE backing of RSF, which denies the claims.