Sudan & United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Sudan: Sudan is facing a severe food insecurity crisis exacerbated by rising fuel and fertilizer prices due to the Iran war, alongside its ongoing internal conflict. Millions are facing acute hunger and famine.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is facing severe funding constraints and increased operational costs due to the shipping disruptions, impacting its ability to deliver aid.

Sudan: Sudan is a recipient of relief items from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the cost of delivering aid to Sudan has doubled, with rerouting adding up to 25 days to delivery times.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is experiencing significant increases in freight rates and delivery delays due to the Middle East war, hindering its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs. Its funding for 2026 operations is only 23% met.

Sudan: Sudan is mentioned as a country where aid delivery costs have doubled due to rerouting shipments caused by instability in the Middle East.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees noted that the closure of key maritime routes has increased aid delivery costs, affecting humanitarian operations.