The United Nations called for global action Monday and $6 billion to fight famine and sexual violence in war-torn Sudan, where "civilians are paying the highest price" following nearly two years of conflict.

The United Nations, on Monday, said it is seeking $6 billion for Sudan this year from international donors to help ease suffering. The UN described the suffering as the “most devastating crisis of our times”,

U.N. officials on Monday asked for $6 billion for Sudan this year from donors to help ease what they called the world's worst ever hunger catastrophe and the mass displacement of people brought on by civil war.