20 million Sudanese civilians are suffering

Omissions

• The 20 million figure refers to people requiring health assistance specifically, while 21 million face acute food insecurity according to UN data from January 2026. The SIDA analysis from March 2026 indicates that over 20 million people are in need across multiple humanitarian sectors, representing about 40% of the Sudanese population.

Sources

• SecondaryUN NewsMore than 20 million people now require health assistance, while 21 million face acute food insecurity in Sudan.
• SecondarySwedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)All of these sectors have identified more than 20 million people in need, which corresponds to about 40 per cent of the Sudanese population.