Famine in Sudan (2024–present)

Throughout 2024, the population of Sudan suffered from severe malnutrition and famine conditions as a result of the Sudanese civil war beginning in 2023, primarily in Darfur, Kordofan, and neighboring refugee-taking nations such as Chad.[6] On 1 August, the Global Famine Review Committee released a report officially declaring that it was possible that IPC Phase 5 famine conditions were ongoing in North Darfur near Al-Fashir and there was a high risk of similar conditions throughout internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Quotes The deadly combination of hunger, disease and displacement is placing millions of children at risk. said Lucia Elmi, UNICEF Director of Emergency Operations Among them, girls often bear the brunt facing increased risks of malnutrition, gender-based violence and being pulled out of school. Therapeutic food, safe water and essential medicines and health services can save lives, but only if we can reach children in time. We urgently need parties to abide by their obligations under international law and to provide humanitarian actors with safe, timely and unhindered access to children. said Lucia External links Category:Famines Category:2020s in Sudan