Sudan’s famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report says
Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in parts of Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions, warns a global food crisis monitor on Monday. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports a "deteriorating humanitarian situation" across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas at risk of famine. Nearly 19.5 million people, or 40% of Sudan's population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in the most severe Phase 5 classification.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed at least 150,000 people and displaced about 13 million. Farmers are now relying more on markets and assistance, and worsening acute malnutrition is reported in additional areas, including Nyala.
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