Millions fleeing Sudan’s war risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns
Summary
UN agencies warn that funding shortages and dwindling supplies could leave millions of people displaced by Sudan’s war without emergency shelter and basic household items. They say aid has reached only a small share of those in need and are urging donors to provide flexible funding to replenish stocks.Key Facts
- An estimated 15.4 million people in Sudan urgently need emergency shelter and basic household items, according to the UN agencies.
- Humanitarian agencies can prioritize assistance for about 10 percent of those in need because of funding shortages.
- The agencies say 936,000 people have received assistance so far.
- Since fighting began in 2023 between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, about 8.6 million people have been displaced within Sudan.
- More than 4.6 million people have fled Sudan, while over 5.2 million have returned to their areas of origin, the UN says.
- IOM Sudan chief Mohamed Refaat said the agency distributed more than 40,000 tonnes this year and its warehouses are now empty.
- IOM and UNHCR called for urgent, predictable and flexible funding to replenish emergency supplies.
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