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33 Million Sudanese Need Urgent Aid Amid Ongoing Conflict

4/18/2026

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Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis

Officials at a Berlin conference warned that 33 million Sudanese require urgent humanitarian aid, with 21 million facing acute hunger, as April 2023 conflict continues.
A funding package provides over $94 million for emergency aid, prioritizing food, healthcare, and shelter.
Canada pledged $1.25 million for peace initiatives to improve safety and dignity for Sudanese citizens.
Sudan's government criticized the conference for lacking proper consultation.
Ongoing violence hampers aid delivery.

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Fletcher Warns Famine

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher warned that South Sudan faces famine risk amid rising needs and escalating violence.
He urged the Security Council to act to prevent famine.
Emergency food insecurity is expected across all 10 states during lean season through July.
Over 7.5 million people will require food assistance this year.
Looted compounds and destroyed nutrition centers in Jonglei State leave 140,000 in need, while floods disrupt livelihoods.

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Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis

Officials at a Berlin conference warned that 33 million Sudanese require urgent humanitarian aid, with 21 million facing acute hunger, as April 2023 conflict continues.
A funding package provides over $94 million for emergency aid, prioritizing food, healthcare, and shelter.
Canada pledged $1.25 million for peace initiatives to improve safety and dignity for Sudanese citizens.
Sudan's government criticized the conference for lacking proper consultation.
Ongoing violence hampers aid delivery.

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