Staggering scale of Sudan crisis ‘demands sustained and urgent attention’
- 19 December 2024 12:00 GMT
- Sudan
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan is staggering, with 14.3 million people – a third of the population – now facing severe hunger, the United Nations has warned.
In a new report, the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) said that the number of people facing severe hunger had increased by 2 million since last year.
“The situation in Sudan is extremely worrying,” said WFP Sudan Country Director Eddie Rowe. “The country is facing a perfect storm of conflict, displacement, and economic crisis. This is having a devastating impact on the lives of ordinary people.”
The WFP report found that the main causes of hunger in Sudan are: – Conflict: Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war since 2003. The conflict has displaced millions of people and disrupted livelihoods. – Drought: Sudan is also facing a severe drought, which has led to crop failures and livestock deaths. – Economic crisis: Sudan’s economy is in crisis, with inflation running at over 100%. This has made it difficult for people to afford food.
The WFP is calling for urgent action to address the hunger crisis in Sudan. The organization is urging donors to provide more funding for food assistance and other humanitarian aid. The WFP is also calling on the Sudanese government to take steps to address the root causes of hunger, such as conflict and economic crisis.
“The people of Sudan are facing an unprecedented crisis,” said Rowe. “We need to act now to prevent a catastrophe.”
Additional information
- The UN estimates that over 2 million people have been displaced by conflict in Sudan.
- The drought in Sudan is the worst in decades.
- Sudan’s economy has been in crisis since the country lost most of its oil revenue when South Sudan became independent in 2011.
- Inflation in Sudan is running at over 100%.
- The WFP is providing food assistance to over 10 million people in Sudan.
Sources
- WFP Sudan Crisis Factsheet
- Sudan: UN humanitarian chief warns of ‘catastrophic’ hunger crisis
- Sudan: Drought and conflict push 14 million people to brink of starvation
Staggering scale of Sudan crisis ‘demands sustained and urgent attention’
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