A food security agency announced on Thursday that the clashes between rival military factions in Sudan have deepened the humanitarian and food security crisis in the country, with the number of people facing acute food insecurity rapidly reaching around 20 million (42% of the country's population). According to the report from the Integrated Food Security Classification Agency - an organization formed by the collaboration of UN agencies, NGOs, and other related groups - the most affected areas are Khartoum, the western Darfur region, and parts of Kordofan, all of which have witnessed fighting, looting, and attacks since the war began in mid-April. The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which started over the transfer of power to a civilian government, has led to the displacement of over three million people within Sudan and the flight of more than 900,000 to neighboring countries. The agency reports that disruptions in the food supply chain, population displacement, and damage to the country's infrastructure, all resulting from the conflicts, have contributed to the increase in the number of hungry people. Several farmers have also told Reuters that the inability to cultivate could lead to increased hunger. The agency states that this situation has resulted in an increase of nearly 12 million people needing immediate food assistance. Last year at this time, the number of such individuals in Sudan was 8.6 million. The UN had previously announced that the number of hungry people would exceed 19 million by August. Residents across Sudan have recently reported worsening conditions, including power outages, shortages of medicine, and communication breakdowns. Aid organizations have also faced difficulties in providing their services. Amnesty International reported on Thursday that widespread war crimes are occurring in Sudan, with civilians being intentionally killed in attacks. Reuters also reported last week that civilian casualties in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, are much higher than official statistics indicate. The ongoing war in Sudan; Egypt is holding a conference to achieve peace. The Sudan crisis; renewed clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces have intensified. The UN: The war in Sudan has displaced one million children. The UN Migration Agency: The number of displaced individuals in Sudan has reached 700,000.
Continued Clashes in Sudan; Number of Hungry People Reaches 20 Million
Clashes between rival military factions in Sudan have led to a humanitarian crisis, with 20 million people facing acute food insecurity. The conflict has displaced over three million people internally and caused over 900,000 to flee to neighboring countries. This situation is critical as it highlights the severe impact of ongoing violence on civilians and food security.
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📰 What Happened
Clashes between rival military factions in Sudan have led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with 20 million people facing acute food insecurity. The ongoing violence has resulted in widespread displacement and significant disruptions to food supply chains.
- Over three million people have been displaced internally, with more than 900,000 fleeing to neighboring countries.
- The number of people needing immediate food assistance has increased from 8.6 million to nearly 12 million in just one year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Sudan has been experiencing political turmoil and violence since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, leading to power struggles between military factions.
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