Sudan's famine risk worsens amid conflict and drought

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face acute food insecurity as conflict and drought devastate Darfur and Kordofan.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warned on Monday that conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions, with a 'deteriorating humanitarian situation' including areas at risk of famine. In May, nearly 19.5 million people—more than 40% of Sudan's population—faced acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in the most severe classification.

Severe drought linked to El Niño is affecting more than half of Sudan, causing localized crop failures and depriving households of food and income. Poor vegetation growth affects 64% of croplands in North Darfur and about half in South Darfur, West Kordofan and South Kordofan, where severe water deficits and limited opportunity for agricultural recovery threaten livelihoods.

Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has killed at least 150,000 people and displaced about 13 million. The war has pushed parts of the country into famine and changed farmers' livelihoods, forcing them to rely more on markets and assistance. The food crisis monitor warned that without a quick significant increase in assistance, 'food insecurity, acute malnutrition, and excess mortality will likely intensify.'

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• Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report saysConflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.Clickorlando · 12 Oct, 14:53
• Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report saysConflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.News4Jax · 12 Oct, 14:53

In this story: Sudan · Darfur · Kordofan · Integrated Food Security Phase Classification · Rapid Support Forces

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