The head of the U.N. children's agency says the war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people needing aid this year – 16 million of them children.

The conflict in Sudan has created the "largest and the most devastating humanitarian crisis in the world" as the warring parties lay siege to towns and block aid deliveries, top aid officials told the U.

The United Nations on Monday warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, citing escalating violence, disease outbreaks, and a severe funding shortfall that threatens aid for millions. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said violence,

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has evolved into the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, affecting 30 million individuals requiring assistance in 2024, including 16 million children facing severe conditions,