Summary
The United Nations warns that food aid in Sudan might run out in a few months unless more funds are provided. The UN's World Food Programme needs $700 million to address the severe hunger crisis caused by the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Efforts to secure a ceasefire have not succeeded, and aid access is difficult due to the continued fighting.
Key Facts
- Sudan has been in a civil war for over three years, causing massive displacement and hunger.
- The United Nations needs $700 million to continue food aid efforts in Sudan through June.
- Over 21 million people in Sudan, nearly half the population, face serious hunger issues.
- Attempts to establish peace have not succeeded, with the government and paramilitary forces continuing to fight.
- The US and regional countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have tried to mediate a ceasefire without success.
- The UN highlights that ongoing fighting has made it hard for aid workers to reach affected areas.
- Accusations of war crimes have been made against both the government forces and the paramilitary group.
