Sudan War Reaches 1,000 Days: UN Agencies Detail Staggering Humanitarian Crisis

1,000 Days of Conflict

• 🗓️ January 9th, 2026, marks 1,000 days since the war in Sudan began, with civilians bearing the brunt of a conflict they did not choose.
• 🌍 The scale of suffering is immense, with nearly 34 million people requiring humanitarian support.

Displacement and Child Suffering

• 🏠 More than 5 million children have been forced from their homes, equivalent to 5,000 children displaced daily since the conflict started.
• ⚠️ Many children have faced repeated displacement due to ongoing violence, with many being killed or injured.
• 💔 Just this week, eight children were reportedly killed in an attack in Al-Obeid, North Kordofan.

Urgent Humanitarian Calls

• 🕊️ The UN aid agencies issue an urgent call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and concrete steps towards a lasting peace.
• ⚖️ There is a critical need for adherence to international humanitarian law, including facilitated access across conflict lines.
• 🛡️ Protection of civilians, aid workers, and civilian infrastructure is paramount amidst the ongoing conflict.