United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Urgent Alert: Millions in Sudan face famine amid conflict and access barriers

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Millions at Risk of Famine in Sudan Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are facing famine, displacement, and violence amid ongoing conflict. With 18 million people acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children malnourished, the situation is dire. Humanitarian Crisis 10 million internally displaced people 2 million refugees in neighboring countries … Read more

Sudan Crisis: Alarming Increase in Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls

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Women and girls mired in Sudan crisis face a surge in sexual violence A year ago, when fighting first broke out in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, Fatima* thought staying indoors with her children was the safest option. However, a sense of security was shattered when armed men demanded food and water, leading to multiple instances of … Read more