The humanitarian response for Sudan requires USD 2.9 billion and would address the needs of 20 million people.

Omissions

• The USD 2.9 billion figure corresponds to the 2026 Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (published in early 2026, before the session date of 2026-07-08).
• The appeal targets 20.4 million people, which is about 60% of the 33.7 million people estimated to be in need in Sudan; the claim's '20 million' is a rounding of the official target figure.
• The original Spanish text also asserted this equals '0.1% of military spending', a rhetorical comparison not covered by the normalized text and not independently verified here.

Sources

• PrimaryUN OCHA — Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026 (summary)Partners aim to assist 20.4 million people, including 14 million facing extreme conditions. To deliver this response, $2.9 billion is required.
• PrimaryUN OCHA — 'Life by life' UN launches US$33 billion aid appeal (Global Humanitarian Overview 2026)In Sudan, the world's largest displacement crisis, $2.9 billion is needed for 20 million people.
• SecondaryReliefWeb — Sudan: Release of the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) (OCHA/ECHO Daily Flash)The HNRP targets 20.4 million people for USD 2.9 billion. It prioritises 14 million people for immediate assistance, for USD 2.1 billion.
• SecondaryHumanitarian Action (OCHA) — Sudan HNRP 2026 plan data2026 HNRP: 33.7 million people in need, 20.4 million people targeted, $2.87 billion required (previous year 2025: 30.4 million in need, 20.9 million targeted, $4.16 billion).
• SecondaryGlobal Issues — Millions at Risk in 2026 as Aid Budgets Hit Historic LowsOther response efforts will target Sudan—the world's largest displacement crisis—which requires USD 2.9 billion to assist 20 million people.