Millions fleeing Sudan’s war risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns
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•Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:10:51 +0000
📰 What Happened
Two UN agencies say shelter aid for Sudan is running out. About 15.4 million people need emergency shelter and basic household items. Only around 10 percent of them can be reached because of funding gaps. So far just 936,000 people have received help. The migration agency says its warehouses are empty. It gave out more than 40,000 tonnes of supplies this year. Both agencies asked for money to refill stocks.
The warning came in a joint statement on Friday.
🔍 The Backstory
War broke out in 2023 between Sudan's army and the RSF militia. About 8.6 million people have fled inside the country. More than 4.6 million have crossed its borders. Over 5.2 million have gone home, often to towns with no homes or services left. The UN calls it the world's largest displacement crisis. Aid groups have already cut their plans because funds are short. Workers say the number of displaced people could rise again.
🎯 Why It Matters
Shelter is the first step to safety for families in a war. Without tents and blankets, women and children face cold, sickness and real danger.
Two UN agencies say shelter aid for Sudan is running out. About 15.4 million people need emergency shelter and basic household items. Only around 10 percent of them can be reached because of funding gaps. So far just 936,000 people have received help. The migration agency says its warehouses are empty. It gave out more than 40,000 tonnes of supplies this year. Both agencies asked for money to refill stocks.
The warning came in a joint statement on Friday.
War broke out in 2023 between Sudan's army and the RSF militia. About 8.6 million people have fled inside the country. More than 4.6 million have crossed its borders. Over 5.2 million have gone home, often to towns with no homes or services left. The UN calls it the world's largest displacement crisis. Aid groups have already cut their plans because funds are short. Workers say the number of displaced people could rise again.
Shelter is the first step to safety for families in a war. Without tents and blankets, women and children face cold, sickness and real danger.