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UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter

Africanews6 November 2026, 17:00 UTCSudan

The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

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