Famine in Sudan: Nearly 20 Million People Face Food Insecurity

In Sudan, 19.5 million people—41 percent of the population—are experiencing acute food insecurity, including 5 million facing emergency levels. Conflict has displaced millions and disrupted infrastructure, healthcare, food production and supply chains, while aid restrictions and El Niño-related drought are worsening the crisis. Without immediate action, the number of children with severe acute malnutrition could exceed 825,000, and the 14 areas initially identified as food insecure are expected to double. The European Union and governments from multiple countries urged the parties to the conflict to enable safe, rapid humanitarian access, protect aid workers and refrain from attacks on civilian infrastructure.