In Sudan, the World Food Programme is reporting at least three of its staff were killed in an “aerial bombardment.” It’s unclear if the attack was carried out by the Sudanese army or paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have intensified their fighting as the war in Sudan enters its 20th month. The agency warned that Sudan risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis in recent history — with 1.7 million people either facing famine or at risk of famine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced $200 million in humanitarian aid to Sudan.

Meanwhile, Reuters reports the Biden administration has vowed to provide U.S. lawmakers an assessment by January 17 on whether the United Arab Emirates is providing weapons to the RSF. Both warring parties in Sudan have been accused of human rights violations.