KHARTOUM, March 8 (Xinhua) -- As Sudan's civil war approaches its third anniversary, the United Nations warns that humanitarian needs are rising, while the Sudanese government maintains that food supplies remain under control, raising concerns about the country's future food security.
The UN's 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan estimates that 33.7 million people in Sudan will need aid this year, up 3.3 million from 2025. About 29 million people face severe food insecurity, and 23 areas are at risk of famine or already experiencing it. Some 9.1 million people remain internally displaced, while 3.6 million have returned home, mostly to Khartoum and Gezira states, often under harsh conditions with limited access to basic services.
