US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has triggered the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 13 million people displaced since the war began in April 2023, according to a joint statement issued by the US and 30 other nations on Monday. The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has resulted in more than 200,000 deaths and created an alarming deterioration in the country's food security.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns of a potential famine in the coming months, necessitating urgent action. Over 40% of Sudan's population, estimated at 19.5 million people, are experiencing acute food insecurity, with 5 million facing emergency levels. If no immediate action is taken, the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition could surpass 825,000, and the number of food-insecure areas is expected to double.
The 31 signatories to the statement urge the warring parties to lift all obstacles to humanitarian assistance, ensure unrestricted, safe, rapid, and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid, and protect humanitarian personnel.
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