1,000 days of conflict in Sudan
Sudan is the world¡¯s biggest hunger crisis.
Sudan is now the world¡¯s largest displacement crisis.
Sudan is a man-made hunger crisis.
From the UN System
15 January 2026 | WFP
As Sudan marks more than 1,000 days of brutal conflict this month, what has become the world¡¯s largest hunger and displacement crisis shows no signs of abating. This comes as the Â鶹APP World Food Programme (WFP) is struggling to keep life-saving emergency operations running.
This is what 1000 days of conflict have meant for families across : a thread
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
Don¡¯t forget the people of .
— UNHCR Sudan (@UNHCRinSudan)
1000 days of war in
— UNHCR Sudan (@UNHCRinSudan)
1000 days of people fleeing
1000 days of suffering
1000 days of hoping for peace
1000 reasons to help
1,000 days of conflict in
— UN Human Rights-Sudan (@OHCHR_Sudan)
Not just a number ¡ª but lives shattered by violence, displacement, hunger & the collapse of basic services. We reaffirm our commitment to the people of Sudan & their human rights. Civilians must be protected. Justice & accountability cannot wait.
9 January 2026 | IOM
Nearly one in three people has been displaced in Sudan, either internally or across borders, over the past one thousand days since the outbreak of the conflict¡ªa crisis that has devastated lives, uprooted communities, and triggered the largest displacement emergency in the world. On average, five displacement-triggering events have occurred every week over this period, resulting in widespread displacement.
1,000 days of war in Sudan ¨C an indefensible milestone.
— Tom Fletcher (@UNReliefChief)
I won¡¯t forget horrors I heard and courage I saw.
We must match that courage with action.
End this war. Uphold international law. Fund lifesaving work.
1,000 days of war have stolen childhoods across .
— UNICEF Sudan (@UNICEFSudan)
Every day is a struggle for survival.
Behind every statistic is a child in need of safety, care, and protection. in Sudan cannot wait.
They need action. NOW.
Today marks 1000 days of war in .
— UNHCR Sudan (@UNHCRinSudan)
1000 days of fear, loss and families forced to flee.
Nearly 12M forced from their homes
7 M displaced inside Sudan
4 M seeking refuge across borders
Sudan needs peace and the world¡¯s attention.
Today marks 1,000 days since the start of the conflict in . Millions have fled, with 900,000+ refugees in - an average of ~900 people a day. The scale of suffering is devastating. Peace is urgently needed. Until then, we'll keep saving lives & help people rebuild.
— Abdouraouf Gnon-Kond (@GnonKond)
1,000 days of war in ¨C nearly half the length of World War II.
— UN Humanitarian (@UNOCHA)
This must end. We¡¯re calling for:
- An urgent end to the war.
- Protection of civilians and aid workers.
- A renewed push on funding.
More from our Spokesperson.
After 1000 days of war, faces one of the world¡¯s largest humanitarian crises. People¡¯s health needs are immense.
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO)
WHO is supporting hospitals, treatment centers for severely malnourished children, vaccination campaigns, and more. But to reach those most in need, we...
Children in Sudan have endured 1,000 days of agony.
— UNICEF (@UNICEF)
"For the children of Sudan, the world is 1,000 days late."
Statement by 's
1000 days of war in Sudan have forced 1.2M+ people into eastern Chad, including 344,000+ returnees.
— IOM Chad (@iomchad)
Host communities, sharing what little they have, are stretched thin. In partnership with the Government, IOM Chad continues to help families recover, and rebuild.
1000 days of war in .
— Patrice Ahouansou (@AhouansouPat)
While coordinating the emergency response in eastern , I¡¯ve seen firsthand the toll this takes, especially on women and children forced to flee. Exhausted & traumatised, yet still holding on to hope. The world can not afford to look away.
Today marks 1000 days of war in Sudan.
— UNHCR United States (@UNHCRUSA)
1000 days of fear, loss and families forced to flee.
With nearly 12 million people displaced, this is now the largest displacement crisis in the world and we cannot afford to look away.
1,000 days of conflict in .
— WFP Africa (@WFP_Africa)
1,000 days of loss.
1,000 days of hunger.
1,000 days too many.
Stand with Sudanese families - donate today:
1000 days of conflict have plunged into a humanitarian crisis marked by disease, hunger & rising health needs.
— WHO Sudan (@whosudan)
As responds to the health crisis & works on recovery of the health system, we also call for peace for Sudan & its people.
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9 January 2026 | UNOCHA
Today marks 1,000 days since the start of the war in Sudan, with civilians continuing to bear the brunt of a conflict they did not choose. Nearly 34 million people ¨C or some two-thirds of the population ¨C now need humanitarian assistance, making this the world¡¯s largest humanitarian crisis. It is also the largest displacement crisis. Food security conditions are catastrophic. The health system is close to collapse.
After 1000 days of war, Sudan¡¯s people need action. We thank development actors for supporting services, jobs & self-reliance. More support is crucial to rebuild lives
— UNHCR Eastern and Southern Africa (@RefugeesAfrica)
Today marks 1000 days of war in Sudan.
— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees)
1000 days of fear, loss and families forced to flee.
The world cannot afford to look away.
1,000 days of conflict. 1/3 of a country having experienced displacement.
— IOM - UN Migration (@UNmigration)
Over 15M people have been forced from their homes since April 2023, making the world¡¯s largest displacement crisis.
This crisis cannot be allowed to deepen further.
9 January 2026 | WHO-EMR
Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will need humanitarian aid this year.
Today marks 1000 days of conflict in
— UN OCHA Sudan (@UNOCHA_Sudan)
Amid devastation, the Sudan Humanitarian Fund stands as a beacon of hope. our donors for standing with the people of Sudan and enabling life?saving humanitarian action.
1000 days of fighting in have seen the country descend into one of the world¡¯s worst humanitarian crises of the century, with widescale impacts on people's health including documented atrocities.
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros)
has recorded 201 attacks on health care, which have resulted in almost¡
Today marks 1000 days of conflict in
— UN OCHA Sudan (@UNOCHA_Sudan)
Amid devastation, the Sudan Humanitarian Fund stands as a beacon of hope. our donors for standing with the people of Sudan and enabling life?saving humanitarian action.
9 January 2026 | UNFPA
¡°In El Fasher, I couldn¡¯t have any health check-ups because there were no hospitals left near us,¡± said Zainab, 26, who was pregnant during describing a brutal siege that lasted 18 months in the capital of North Darfur State. During the blockade, women and girls were subjected to relentless bombardment and escalating sexual violence while cut off from humanitarian aid.
Today marks 1000 days of conflict in Sudan.
— Melissa Fleming (@MelissaFleming)
12 million uprooted.
21 million facing hunger.
Every day, civilians have been paying the price for a war they did not choose.
The people of Sudan need peace.
1,000 days after the conflict began in Sudan, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, creating one of the world¡¯s largest displacement crises.
— UNHCR Eastern and Southern Africa (@RefugeesAfrica)
Behind every data point is a family, a future on hold, and an urgent need for support.
Today marks 1000 days of conflict in
— WFP South Sudan (@WFP_SouthSudan)
Since then, >1.3 million people have crossed the border into , where is supporting refugees and returnees with food & nutrition assistance.
9 January 2026 | UNICEF
For the children of Sudan, the world is 1,000 days late. Since fighting erupted in April 2023, Sudan has become one of the largest and most devastating humanitarian crises in the world, pushing millions of children to the brink of survival. A profound protection crisis with widespread violations of international law by parties to the conflict, exacerbated by a lack of humanitarian access, has deepened with each of the 1,000 days of agony that have passed.
1000 days of war in Sudan
— UNHCR United Kingdom (@UNHCRUK)
1000 days of people fleeing
1000 days of suffering
1000 days of hoping for peace
1000 reasons to help
1,000 days of conflict in .
— UN Sustainable Development Group (@UN_SDG)
1,000 days of loss.
1,000 days of hunger.
1,000 days too many.
We stand with Sudanese families, alongside .
1,000 days of war in .
— UN Humanitarian (@UNOCHA)
Mass killings. Sexual violence. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools.
Aid workers are doing everything they can, but they need safe access to people in need and more funding to save lives.
The world must act now.
Today marks 1000 days of war in . A tragedy for millions of people impacted by this brutal conflict.
— Mamadou Dian Balde (@mamadou_dbalde)
Days can be counted, but the continued suffering of our Sudanese brothers & sisters, & refugees they host is immeasurable.
The conflict must end. Peace & solutions. Now.
1000 days of conflict is 1000 too many.
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
21 million people in are going hungry and urgently need assistance to survive, but what they need the most is peace.
Children in Sudan have endured ¡°1,000 days of agony¡±
— UNICEF MENA - ?????? ????? ?????? ????? ??????? (@UNICEFmena)
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder:
9 January 2026 | UN News
Aid agencies marked 1,000 days of war in Sudan on Friday with a grim reminder that the conflict has created the world¡¯s biggest hunger crisis and largest displacement emergency. Every day, civilians have been ¡°paying the price for a war they did not choose¡±, said UN aid coordination office, OCHA.
Today marks 1000 days since the beginning of conflict in .
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
WFP¡¯s Samuel Clendon on the urgency of safe passage in and the resources needed in the months ahead.
1,000 days.
— UNHCR Eastern and Southern Africa (@RefugeesAfrica)
That¡¯s how long Millions of people have lived through conflict, displacement, loss, and uncertainty.
The crisis in Sudan is far from over.
Solidarity, protection, and sustained support are needed now more than ever.
Today marks 1000 days of war in Sudan.
— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees)
1000 days of fear, loss and families forced to flee.
The world cannot afford to look away.
Hard to watch. Harder to live.
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
Tomorrow marks 1000 days of conflict in .
Do not look away.
Hard to watch. Harder to live.
— WFP Sudan (@WFP_Sudan)
Tomorrow marks 1000 days of conflict in .
Do not look away.
6 January 2026 | UN News
Thirteen more lives ¨C including children ¨C were reportedly lost on Tuesday in another drone attack on Sudan¡¯s North Kordofan region. UN Spokesperson St¨¦phane Dujarric said the latest fatalities come amid escalating violence, especially across the Kordofans, which continues to put civilians at ¡°extreme risk¡± and drives displacement.
22 December 2025 | UN News
The war in Sudan is entering a deadlier phase, the Â鶹APP has warned, as intensified fighting in the Kordofan region, mounting civilian casualties from drone strikes and growing risks of regional spillover push the conflict toward the 1,000-day mark.
22 December 2025 | UNOCHA
As this catastrophic war nears the 1,000-day mark, its devastating toll on civilians continues to expand and intensify. The brutality of this conflict appears to have no bounds.