Sudan is grappling with one of the most severe humanitarian crises globally, with over 30 million people requiring urgent assistance, including 9.6 million internally displaced individuals and nearly 15 million children, according to a joint statement by four United Nations agencies. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) issued the alarming report on Thursday, calling for immediate international intervention. The crisis, now in its third year, has been exacerbated by relentless conflict, widespread human rights violations, famine, and the collapse of essential services such as healthcare and education. Famine was confirmed in parts of Sudan last year, and the hunger situation remains dire, with malnutrition rates skyrocketing, particularly among children. Senior UN officials who recently visited Sudan witnessed the devastating impact of the crisis in regions like Darfur and Khartoum. Despite some families returning to Sudan, driven by a determination to rebuild their lives, the country remains in deep crisis. Humanitarian access to affected populations is severely restricted due to insecurity, bureaucratic hurdles, and logistical challenges. Funding shortages further aggravate the situation, with the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Sudan only 25% funded. The UN agencies have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access, simplified aid delivery procedures, urgent funding, and support for durable solutions for displaced populations.