WFP warns of drastic ration cuts in Sudan, seeks $695 mln
December 13, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – The World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that it will be forced to implement drastic food ration cuts for millions of people in Sudan starting in January due to a severe funding shortfall.
In a statement, the UN agency announced that without an immediate injection of funds, it faces full pipeline breaks for food and nutrition supplies by April 2026.
To maintain assistance for as long as possible, WFP said it has been forced to stretch its limited supplies. Beginning in January, rations will be reduced to 70 percent for communities in famine areas and to 50 percent for those at risk of famine—levels the agency described as “the absolute minimum for survival.”
“Operational gains made by WFP over the past year are at risk,” the statement read. “Even with these measures, WFP only has resources to sustain current support for four months.”
The agency stated it urgently requires $695 million over the next six months to maintain the momentum of its operations. Currently, WFP reaches over four million people across Sudan each month with emergency food, cash, and nutrition aid.
The financial strain comes as the conflict continues to displace massive numbers of civilians. The WFP noted that recent surges in displacement from El Fasher have already stretched resources to the breaking point.
“If another massive surge in displacement occurs… WFP will be forced to cut assistance elsewhere in Sudan,” the agency warned. “This is a devastating situation to be facing as we work tirelessly to respond to the world’s largest humanitarian disaster.”
The warning follows the agency’s assessment of the catastrophic situation in North Darfur, where critical infrastructure has been obliterated and famine conditions persist.
The funding crisis coincides with escalating needs in North Darfur, where the WFP described El Fasher as a “crime scene” with up to 100,000 people trapped. Meanwhile, the town of Tawila has swelled with over 650,000 displaced people, overwhelming humanitarian capacity.