After 14 months of escalating conflict, Sudan faces its worst food security crisis. An article published with the Conversation recently by Khalid Siddig and Rob Vos of IFPRI highlights the IPC report released on June 27 reveals that over half of the 47.2 million analyzed population is experiencing acute food insecurity, with severe risks of famine in multiple regions.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, has displaced 9.2 million people and left 18 million acutely hungry. Food prices have skyrocketed, agricultural activities are disrupted, and humanitarian aid is urgently needed. Immediate actions include food aid deployment and secure humanitarian corridors. Long-term measures involve supporting agricultural production, stabilizing the economy, and resolving the conflict.
The IPC projects that the number of people facing crisis-level acute food insecurity will rise to 25.6 million between June and September 2024, a 45% increase from the previous projection period. Areas like North Darfur, West and South Kordofan, Khartoum, and Al Jazirah are most affected, with ongoing conflict exacerbating the situation. The international community must respond swiftly to prevent a humanitarian disaster.
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