The UN and the crisis in Sudan (Jan-Jun 2025)

8.9 million
people internally displaced (UNHCR, May 2026)
150,000+
reportedly killed
33.7 million
people in need of assistance (OCHA, May 2026)

What is the crisis about?

On 15 April 15, 2023, the fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The armed conflict is affecting millions of lives in Sudan and causing mass displacement, food insecurity and education challenges that require immediate humanitarian help.

Right now, Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe with over 25 million people in desperate need of assistance.

More information on the background to the conflict.

Recent Statements and News

14 February

  • Secretary-General’s Remarks at High-level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan (OSSG)

13 February

  • WFP welcomes contribution from Japan to save lives in war-torn Sudan (WFP)

12 February

  • The European Union and UNOPS Partner to Enhance Food Security and Resilience of Rural Communities in Sudan (UNOPS)

11 February

  • Joint Press Release: UNHCR and WFP call for urgent support to address Sudanese refugee needs in Central African Republic (UNHCR)

10 February

  • Italy and WFP partner to reduce malnutrition in Eastern Sudan (WFP)
  • Remove restrictions to allow aid to reach people in need in Sudan – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (OCHA, UN RC/HC Sudan)

7 February

  • Rising civilian death toll (OHCHR)

6 February

  • At least 40 children reportedly killed in three days across Sudan (UNICEF)
  • Protect civilians trapped in crisis in South Kordofan and Blue Nile – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (OCHA)

NEW: OCHA Infographic — Key facts and figures for the Sudan crisis

5 February

  • Remarks by Mr. Nicholas Haysom Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS United Nations Security Council (UNMISS)
  • OCHA: Sudan Humanitarian Update (1 – 31 January 2025)
  • At least 40 children reportedly killed in three days across Sudan (UNICEF)

4 February

  • Spare civilians in escalating conflict in Darfur and Kordofan – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (OCHA, UN RC/HC Sudan)

3 February

  • Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Awatif’s Resilience and Innovation (UN Women)

2 February

  • Urgent call to end war on civilians in Sudan – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (OCHA, UN RC/HC Sudan)

31 January

  • UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by summary executions in Khartoum North (OHCHR)

30 January

  • World Food Programme warns that efforts to ramp up food aid to famine-impacted Sudan being impeded (WFP)

28 January

  • At least 4 children reportedly killed and 3 injured in attack on Saudi Hospital, El Fasher, North Darfur (UNICEF)
  • ICC Prosecutor: Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in Darfur, pursuant to Resolution 1593 (2005)

27 January

  • Sudan: Humanitarian Response Dashboard (December 2024)
  • Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (OSSG)
  • Darfur: ICC Prosecutor urges immediate action to address atrocities (UN News)

26 January

  • Attack on hospital in Al Fasher a shocking violation and affront to humanity – Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami (OCHAUN RC/HC Sudan)
  • Joint Statement of United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro (UNIFIL, UNSCOL)

24 January

  • Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Sudan (OSSG)

23 January

  • Grave concerns over imminent threat to civilians in Al Fasher (RC/HC)
  • WFP food reaches key Sudan city in bid to stop spreading famine (WFP)

22 January

  • Concern for civilians over likely offensive on El Fasher (OHCHR)

19 January

  • How WHO is supporting cholera outbreak response in Sudan (WHO)

17 January

  • Sudan conflict taking more dangerous turn for civilians (UN Human Rights Council)
  • Sudan war becomes more deadly as ethnically motivated attacks rise (UN News)

16 January

15 January 

  • Statement by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on recent attacks against civilians (UN RC/HC in Sudan)
  • Children bear the brunt of escalating conflict and famine in Sudan (UNICEF)

13 January

  • World Bank partners with WHO and UNICEF to boost health care access for 8 million people in Sudan (UNICEF, WHO)

6 January 2025

  • ‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council (UN News)
  • OCHA urges Security Council action as famine conditions spread in Sudan (OCHA)
  • Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan (OCHA)
  • FAO calls for urgent action to address widening famine in Sudan (FAO)
  • A Year in Review: Displacement in Sudan (IOM)

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