Latest Developments in the Humanitarian Situation in Sudan and Call for Humanitarian Action

According to the latest information shared regarding the humanitarian situation and the protection of civilians in Sudan, the Sudanese Government has developed a National Plan for the Protection of Civilians covering both conflict and peacebuilding phases, along with a national mechanism involving the relevant institutions to oversee its implementation. In addition to the direct protection of civilians from violence, the Plan encompasses access to basic needs, creating appropriate conditions for the voluntary return of internally displaced persons and refugees, and supporting reconstruction efforts.

Measures to Facilitate Humanitarian Access

According to the information provided, a series of administrative and logistical measures have been introduced to facilitate humanitarian operations. These include exempting humanitarian imports from customs duties and other taxes, covering domestic transportation costs for certain humanitarian shipments, and completing more than 35,000 administrative and legal procedures at federal and state levels.

It is also reported that an implementation rate of at least 95% has been achieved in procedures relating to entry visas, movement permits, registration and renewal of humanitarian organizations, and the review and approval of technical agreements concerning humanitarian projects. During the January–June 2026 period, 12 additional entry points were approved, bringing the total number of authorized land, air, and river border entry points for humanitarian assistance to 14. In addition, approximately 6,000 internal humanitarian supply routes are reported to be available across 18 states.

Significant Humanitarian Funding Gap

Despite the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, insufficient international humanitarian funding remains one of the most serious challenges.

According to the figures provided, more than 2.5 million metric tons of multisectoral assistance have been delivered for the benefit of approximately 7 million people living in highly vulnerable areas, with particular attention given to populations displaced from Darfur and Kordofan.

However, during the January–June 2026 period, funding for the United Nations Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan reportedly reached only 38.9%, leaving a funding gap of 61.1%.

As a result of this funding shortfall, approximately 15 million people have remained beyond the reach of humanitarian assistance, while UN agencies, humanitarian partners, and supporting countries have managed to deliver assistance to approximately 11 million affected people.

This situation once again demonstrates the urgent need to increase international humanitarian assistance to Sudan and strengthen sustainable support mechanisms, particularly in the areas of food security, healthcare, clean water, shelter, education, and protection.

Return of Displaced Persons and Restoration of Essential Services

The safe and voluntary return of millions of Sudanese who have been forced to leave their homes due to the conflict is another major humanitarian priority for the coming period.

According to the information provided, millions of internally displaced persons and refugees have already returned to their areas of origin. Ensuring the sustainability of these returns requires not only adequate security but also the restoration and strengthening of water, healthcare, education, and electricity infrastructure, as well as the capacity of police, judicial institutions, and other public services.

At the same time, the clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war, ensuring the safety of return areas, and rebuilding essential infrastructure are identified as priority areas requiring international support.

Protection of Humanitarian Operations Must Remain a Priority

One of the major risks facing humanitarian operations in Sudan is the impact of ongoing hostilities on aid convoys, humanitarian personnel, and critical civilian infrastructure.

The document highlights challenges including the looting of humanitarian supplies, attacks against humanitarian workers, and security risks affecting humanitarian routes, all of which continue to hinder the effective delivery of assistance.

It is therefore essential that humanitarian assistance reach people in need safely and without interruption, in accordance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, and that humanitarian workers, healthcare personnel, and humanitarian infrastructure be protected.

Priority Calls to the International Community

Among the key measures identified for improving civilian protection and the humanitarian situation in Sudan are supporting access to essential services for returning populations, strengthening security in areas of return, clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war, increasing humanitarian assistance through designated border crossings, ports, airports, and humanitarian corridors, and supporting disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration processes.
Priority is also given to protecting women and girls from conflict-related sexual violence, strengthening support mechanisms for survivors, and ensuring the effective implementation of international obligations concerning the protection of children, humanitarian workers, and United Nations personnel.

Call to UNIW Members

As the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW), we believe that coordinated action among national and international civil society organizations is of critical importance in alleviating the severe humanitarian conditions facing the people of Sudan.

In this context, we call upon all UNIW member organizations, within their respective capacities and areas of expertise, to strengthen their humanitarian efforts for Sudan and to develop sustainable initiatives, particularly in the areas of food security, healthcare, clean water and sanitation, shelter, education, protection of women and children, psychosocial support, protection against the risks posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war, and meeting the essential needs of returning populations.

We also kindly request our member organizations that are currently operating in Sudan or planning humanitarian interventions for Sudan to share information regarding needs identified on the ground, ongoing projects, and planned humanitarian activities with the UNIW Secretariat. Such information will contribute to strengthening coordination among our members, preventing duplication of efforts, and directing available resources toward areas where humanitarian needs are most acute.

UNIW will continue its efforts to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, strengthen cooperation among humanitarian organizations, and promote greater international solidarity with those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.