Sudan faces worsening famine as conflict and drought hit millions
· World · The Independent, Al Jazeera
Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, with nearly 19.5 million people facing acute food shortages as of May. Severe drought linked to El Niño has affected over half of Sudan, causing crop failures and stripping households of food and income. The war, which began in April 2023 between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has killed at least 150,000 and displaced 13 million, pushing parts of the country into famine. Malnutrition rates have doubled in areas like Nyala, and two displacement camps in South Darfur have crossed famine thresholds, with the IPC warning that without a significant increase in aid, food insecurity and excess mortality will likely intensify.
Why it matters
The worsening famine directly threatens millions of Sudanese civilians, particularly children and displaced populations in Darfur and Kordofan, who face extreme food shortages, starvation, and rising malnutrition. The humanitarian crisis is compounded by the ongoing war and funding shortages, leaving international aid agencies unable to scale relief effectively. As food stocks dwindle and agricultural recovery stalls, the risk of mass mortality from acute malnutrition and disease continues to gr
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