Countries warn of famine risk in Sudan and call for aid

The United States, the European Union and 30 countries warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and urged the warring parties to allow humanitarian assistance. Their statement cited a risk of famine in the coming months and called for increased international funding.

• A joint statement from the United States, the European Union and 30 countries warned of worsening food security in Sudan and called for urgent action to prevent famine.· 2 sources
• The statement urged the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces to remove obstacles to aid, allow access across front lines and borders—including by air to Darfur—and protect humanitarian workers.· 2 sources
• The IPC said in June that 5.1 million people in Sudan faced severe hunger; the statement warned that severe acute malnutrition among children could exceed a projected 825,000 without immediate action.· 1 source
• The reports link food pressures to farmers’ difficulties harvesting since the war began and to an El Niño-linked drought that the IPC said raised food prices and reduced supplies.· 1 source
• The reports say the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023 and has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than 13 million people.· 1 source