Acute hunger grips nearly 20 million people in war-battered Sudan, says IPC
Summary
Nearly 20 million people in Sudan are facing extreme hunger due to ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group. Conflict, food shortages, and limited access to aid have caused a severe humanitarian crisis, with some areas at risk of famine.Key Facts
- About 40% of Sudan’s population, nearly 19.5 million people, face acute hunger.
- The civil war between Sudan’s army (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has lasted three years.
- Fourteen areas, including parts of North Darfur, South Darfur, and South Kordofan, are at famine risk.
- RSF recently took control of el-Fasher city, which has been mostly emptied because of the conflict.
- Families have resorted to eating leaves, animal feed, and even animal skins to survive.
- Around 825,000 children are expected to suffer from severe malnutrition.
- Fighting and drone attacks have targeted civilians and infrastructure like markets and hospitals.
- The rainy season and rising food and fuel prices, partly linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, may worsen the crisis.
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