Oliver Kiptoo Kirui, a Research Fellow at IFPRI, recently published an article in The Conversation detailing the severe impacts of Sudan's ongoing conflict on food security. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has led to the displacement of 9.2 million people and left 18 million acutely hungry as of mid-June 2024.
In his article, Oliver highlights the dramatic rise in food prices, the disruption of agricultural activities, and the urgent need for humanitarian aid and long-term solutions. He emphasizes the necessity of immediate actions, such as the deployment of food aid and the establishment of secure humanitarian corridors. For the long term, he advocates for supporting agricultural production, stabilizing the economy, and resolving the conflict to create a stable environment for recovery.
For more detailed insights and recommended actions, read the full article here.
