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UN warns funding shortfalls imperil Somalia response, highlights crises in Sudan, South Sudan and Ukraine
Summary
The UN briefing outlined major humanitarian shortfalls: Somalia's 2026 plan requests $852 million (40% less than last year) to reach 2.4 million people; South Sudan and Sudan face mass displacement and protection risks; Ukraine needs $2.3 billion for winter assistance to more than 4 million people.
During the briefing, Spokesperson Steph highlighted multiple ongoing humanitarian crises and looming funding shortfalls. She said the Somalia 2026 humanitarian needs and response plan requests $852,000,000, down 40% from last year, to assist about 2,400,000 people; the reduction reflects constrained resources rather than reduced needs, she said, warning that drought and livelihood collapse risk worsening food…
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