Why are people in Sudan’s el-Fasher starving?
Summary
Fighting in Sudan has caused a severe hunger crisis in el-Fasher, North Darfur. The paramilitary group RSF has blocked aid to the city, leaving about 740,000 people facing hunger. The situation is worsened by rising food prices and shortages.Key Facts
- A civil war in Sudan has been ongoing for 27 months.
- El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, is suffering from a hunger crisis.
- The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has placed a siege on the city since April 2024.
- Aid agencies have been denied access to provide help in el-Fasher.
- About 740,000 people are affected by hunger in the area.
- Food prices in el-Fasher are around four times higher than in other parts of Sudan.
- Communal kitchens, which helped feed residents, have shut down due to food shortages.
- Half of those trapped in the el-Fasher region are children.
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