The Sudan war, in its third year, has caused mass displacement, famine, and blocked aid, with limited progress on a U.S.-backed peace plan.

The Sudan war, now in its third year, has triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with over 14 million displaced and famine spreading, according to UN and U.S. officials. At a Washington donor conference, the U.S. pledged $200 million and the UAE committed $500 million to a $700 million humanitarian fund. The U.S. is pushing a five-pillar peace plan backed by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, aiming for a humanitarian truce before Ramadan starting February 17. Despite diplomatic efforts, warring parties have not agreed to a truce or the plan, and aid access remains severely restricted due to ongoing violence and obstruction. The UN’s 2026 response plan seeks $2.9 billion to assist over 20 million people.