February 4, 2026
United States pledges $200 million to Sudan humanitarian crisis as war deepens
UAE contributes $500M as international community mobilizes aid
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The U.S. State Department announced $200 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan in early February 2026, drawn from a $2 billion humanitarian aid basket established in December 2025.
The funds are part of a larger Sudan Humanitarian Fund jointly administered with the United Nations and the UAE, which mobilized $700 million total. The UAE contributed $500 million.
Sudan has been in active war since April 2023 between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, with over 40,000 documented deaths and the actual toll likely much higher.
Over 14 million people have been displaced by the war, making it the world's largest displacement crisis. Famine has been declared in multiple regions.
International coordination through UN mechanisms and the UAE partnership shows how multilateral aid operates in active war zones.
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What you can do
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civic action
Support humanitarian organizations working in Sudan
International aid organizations are providing food, medical care, and shelter to displaced Sudanese. Direct contributions support relief efforts beyond government funding and help address famine conditions.
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civic action
Advocate for increased U.S. humanitarian aid to Sudan
Urge Congress to increase humanitarian assistance for Sudan beyond the $200 million pledge, as UN estimates need $6 billion to address catastrophic humanitarian crisis and famine conditions.
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civic action
Support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries
Over 1.5 million Sudanese refugees have fled to neighboring countries. Support UNHCR efforts to provide shelter, protection, and assistance to refugee populations.
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civic action
Call for ceasefire and political settlement in Sudan
Advocate for U.S. diplomatic pressure on both Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF to implement ceasefire and negotiate political settlement to end civil war and humanitarian catastrophe.
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civic action
Support famine relief efforts in Darfur
Famine conditions are taking hold in Darfur, particularly in El Fasher after 18-month siege. Support WFP efforts to deliver food aid to besieged civilian populations.
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civic action
Monitor and challenge arms sales to Sudanese factions
Investigate and challenge weapons transfers to both Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF that prolong civil war and humanitarian crisis, including UAE support via Libya.