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War-torn Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis: UN-backed report


Published on 2024-12-25 19:00:48 - MSN
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  • Famine has spread across war-torn Sudan and is projected to expand even further, a UN-backed assessment said Tuesday, with refugee camps and displaced communities hit particularly hard. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review,

The article from MSN discusses the escalating famine crisis in Sudan, as highlighted by a UN-backed report. Sudan is currently grappling with widespread hunger due to ongoing conflicts, particularly between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which have severely disrupted food systems, markets, and agricultural activities. The report indicates that approximately 18 million people are facing acute food insecurity, with 5 million at emergency levels of hunger. The situation is worsened by economic collapse, soaring food prices, and limited humanitarian access due to the violence. The UN and other organizations are calling for immediate action to provide aid and restore peace to prevent a catastrophic famine, emphasizing the need for safe humanitarian corridors and increased international support.

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