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UN marks 1,000 days of Sudan conflict, warns of catastrophic humanitarian needs

United Nations Press Briefing · January 9, 2026
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The United Nations said 1,000 days of conflict in Sudan have produced one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with nearly 34 million people needing assistance, widespread displacement, cholera outbreaks and a $2.9 billion 2026 response plan to reach 20 million people.

Spokesperson Gabriel Vaniti said the conflict in Sudan has reached 1,000 days and left civilians "bearing the brunt" of massive losses of homes and livelihoods.

Vaniti said UN humanitarian colleagues estimate nearly 34,000,000 people in Sudan now need some form of humanitarian assistance, making it "the world’s largest humanitarian crisis" by some measures. He cited about 9,300,000 people displaced inside Sudan and more than 4,300,000 refugees in neighboring countries. "The generosity of…

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