The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called for an end to the Sudan war as hunger and food shortages threaten millions of people.
During a visit to the Goz Al-Salam displacement camp, WFP Executive Director Luke J. Lindberg urged greater international support for humanitarian operations.
According to Africanews, the UN food agency needs $520 million to expand food assistance across Sudan.
Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people face famine conditions as the humanitarian crisis continues.
Sudan hunger crisis leaves millions in need
Sudan is experiencing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian emergencies.
According to the United Nations, approximately 34 million people need humanitarian assistance. That represents nearly two-thirds of the country’s population.
Many families have lost access to food, healthcare and other essential services.
Furthermore, prolonged displacement has increased pressure on communities already struggling with limited resources.
Children and vulnerable families face particularly serious risks as food insecurity worsens.
As a result, humanitarian organisations are calling for urgent international action.
WFP faces major funding shortages
The World Food Programme provided food assistance to approximately four million people in Sudan during August.
However, funding shortages have forced the agency to reduce its operations.
According to the WFP, these cuts left around 900,000 people without assistance.
The organisation is now seeking $520 million in additional funding.
This support would help the WFP provide food to 5.4 million people through April 2027.
Without sufficient resources, more vulnerable families could lose access to essential food supplies.
Displaced families need urgent support
During his visit to Goz Al-Salam camp, Lindberg highlighted the growing needs of displaced communities.
Many Sudanese families have been forced to leave their homes since the conflict began in April 2023.
The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced millions of people and disrupted daily life across the country.
Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies continue working to deliver food and other essential supplies.
However, insecurity and financial constraints make relief operations increasingly difficult.
UN calls for peace and humanitarian assistance
The United Nations has also raised concerns about drone attacks affecting civilians and essential services.
According to the UN, such attacks have caused civilian deaths, including among children.
The organisation has called for greater protection of civilians and an end to the fighting.
At the same time, humanitarian agencies are urging international donors to increase financial support.
The WFP says additional funding is essential to reach more people facing severe hunger.
For millions of Sudanese families, sustained humanitarian assistance remains vital.
Ending the fighting and ensuring reliable access to food could help prevent further suffering across the country.