Aid organizations are raising alarms over a looming famine in Sudan amidst ongoing civil war, highlighting that over 3.6 million children are currently acutely malnourished. The conflict, which has persisted for over a year, has led to significant displacement, with more than 9 million people affected, including around 7.1 million internally displaced persons and about 2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries. This crisis has severely impacted food security, with over 18 million people facing extreme food insecurities due to both accessibility and affordability issues, compounded by local production shortfalls and import disruptions.
More than 3.6 million children in Sudan are acutely malnourished due to the ongoing civil war.
The conflict has displaced over 9 million people, with around 7.1 million displaced internally within Sudan and approximately 2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries.
Over 18 million people in Sudan are facing extreme food insecurities, affected by both accessibility and affordability issues.
There is a significant food deficit in Sudan, exacerbated by local production shortfalls, import disruptions, and difficulties in reaching populations in need.
International agencies are urged to remove barriers to humanitarian assistance and support local responders and mutual aid groups to address the crisis.
Adopting and scaling proven solutions for treating malnutrition and implementing a cash-first approach to support market functionality are recommended strategies to mitigate the crisis.
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