US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan and call for urgent aid

The United States, the European Union and 30 countries warned that food security in Sudan is deteriorating alarmingly and called for urgent action to prevent famine in the coming months. In a joint statement, they urged the parties to the conflict to remove all obstacles to humanitarian aid and said those parties bear primary responsibility for alleviating civilian suffering. The war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than 13 million people. In June, the IPC food-security monitor estimated that 5.1 million people in Sudan faced severe hunger.