Sudan war leaves millions without shelter as funds dry up
UN agencies warn that nearly 15.4 million people displaced by conflict need emergency shelter and essential items.
Millions of Sudanese people face losing emergency shelter as humanitarian funding dwindles, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned. The nearly four-year conflict has forced countless families to flee their homes repeatedly as fighting advanced and front lines changed. This year alone, conflict in Blue Nile State displaced nearly 120,000 people since January.
Abubakarr Jalloh, UNHCR’s deputy representative, stated that three in four displaced individuals are women and children, emphasizing the critical need for shelter and protection. He noted that tents offer privacy and safety, while solar lamps enable nighttime access to latrines. With winter approaching, many families face harsh conditions in damaged or makeshift shelters, with two in five living under plastic sheeting.
Food prices remain high despite harvests, with staple grains costing up to 40% more in September. Displaced households must prioritize food over blankets, supplies, and safe shelter. Heavy rains in summer destroyed hundreds of tents in Tawila, which housed about 900,000 people.
Why it mattersMillions of Sudanese displaced by war risk losing essential shelter and protection due to dwindling humanitarian funding.