Sudan: Nearly 400,000 Starving Amidst Conflict and Funding Concerns
A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including el-Fasher in Darfur and Kadugli town in South Kordofan province, with approximately 375,000 people now facing famine conditions. The report cites a “total collapse of livelihoods, starvation, extremely high levels of malnutrition and death” as the primary drivers of this crisis, exacerbated by sieges and intensified fighting between the Sudanese military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s focus on Darfur has cut off food supplies and led to widespread displacement, contributing to the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. The IPC notes that over 21 million people, or 45% of the population, face acute food insecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire to prevent further loss of life.
John Q. Hosedrinker