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WFP Sudan Country Brief - May 2026
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
. WFP assisted 3.4 million people in May, despite operating in a highly volatile security environment marked by a surge in drone strikes across the Darfurs, Kordofans, Khartoum and Blue Nile. This included in-kind assistance to 1.9 million people and cash-based transfers (CBT) to 1.3 million people.
Key takeaway 4 million people in May, despite operating in a highly volatile security environment marked by a surge in drone strikes across the Darfurs, Kordofans, Khartoum and Blue Nile.
Why this matters
The World Food Programme's efforts in Sudan highlight the complexities of providing humanitarian aid in a volatile security environment. Despite the challenges, WFP was able to assist 3.4 million people in May, with a focus on areas at risk of famine. The organization's ability to reach 88 percent of food-insecure people in these locations is a notable achievement. However, funding shortfalls have forced WFP to prioritize assistance, resulting in reduced monthly targets and ration sizes. This hyper-prioritization, based on IPC analysis and nutrition indicators, aims to mitigate famine conditions and ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive support. The reduction in monthly targets from 5 million to 3.4 million beneficiaries by Q4 underscores the need for sustained funding to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan. As the situation continues to evolve, it will be crucial to monitor the impact of these adjustments on the affected populations and the overall effectiveness of WFP's assistance programs.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . WFP assisted 3.4 million people in May, despite operating in a highly volatile security environment marked by a surge in drone strikes across the Darfurs, Kordofans, Khartoum and Blue Nile. This included in-kind assistance to 1.9 million people and cash-based transfers (CBT) to 1.3 million people.
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