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Sudan Famine Risk Escalates
Conflict, drought and funding shortages worsen Sudan's famine risk as food insecurity hits 19.5 million.
In brief
Conflict, drought and funding shortages worsen Sudan's famine risk as food insecurity hits 19.5 million. Sudan's famine risk worsens due to conflict, drought and funding shortages affecting 19.5 million people. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Sudan's Food Crisis Deepens
Conflict and drought worsen food insecurity across Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions.
19.5 Million Face Acute Hunger
Nearly 19.5 million people, over 40% of Sudan’s population, face high levels of acute food insecurity.
135,000 in Famine Phase
135,000 people are in Phase 5, the most severe classification of famine risk.
War and Displacement
Sudan’s war killed at least 150,000 people and displaced 13 million since April 2023.
Famine Threatens More
Severe drought linked to El Niño affects over half of Sudan, worsening food insecurity and famine risk.
What it means
Sudan's famine risk worsens due to conflict, drought and funding shortages affecting 19.5 million people.
