As aid situation worsens, displaced Sudanese worry about warnings of famine
Summary
Sudan’s war has displaced millions and left people in camps struggling to obtain food as aid declines. A displaced woman in Port Sudan says she sells fried pastries, tea and coffee, but often cannot earn enough to feed herself and the two children in her care; the U.S. State Department has warned of worsening food security and famine risk in the coming months.Key Facts
- Aisha Adam fled fighting in Khartoum in April 2023 and later moved to a camp for displaced people in Port Sudan.
- Adam lives with her orphaned grandson and nephew in a tent on the outskirts of Port Sudan.
- Adam said aid at the camp has fallen significantly and that she has received assistance only three times in the past six months.
- She sells zalabia, tea and coffee at a nearby market to try to support the children.
- Adam said the cost of ingredients for her business often leaves too little money to buy a meal for her household.
- The article says the war has displaced 13 million people and led to famine in parts of Sudan.
- Aid workers estimate that as many as 200,000 people have been killed in the fighting.
- In an October 27 statement, the U.S. Department of State warned that food security was worsening and cited a risk of famine in the coming months.
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