‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council
Published: 06 January 2025
The United Nations Security Council has warned that “famine conditions are spreading” in Sudan as the country’s political and economic crisis worsens.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council said that it was “deeply concerned” about the deteriorating situation in Sudan, where millions of people are facing food insecurity and malnutrition.
“The Council strongly condemns the continued violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, which are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis,” the statement said.
The Council called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to “immediately cease hostilities and engage in a meaningful dialogue to find a lasting political solution to the crisis.”
The Council also called on the international community to “urgently provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan.”
The United Nations estimates that more than 10 million people in Sudan are facing food insecurity, and that more than 2 million people are on the brink of famine.
The crisis in Sudan has been caused by a combination of factors, including drought, conflict, and economic mismanagement.
The drought has caused crop failures and livestock deaths, while the conflict has disrupted trade and access to food. The economic mismanagement has led to inflation and a shortage of foreign currency, which has made it difficult for Sudan to import food.
The international community has been providing humanitarian assistance to Sudan, but more is needed to avert a famine.
The United Nations has appealed for $1.1 billion to help Sudan respond to the humanitarian crisis.
The United States is the largest donor to Sudan, providing more than $300 million in humanitarian assistance in 2024.
The United States is also working with other countries to help Sudan address the root causes of the crisis, including drought, conflict, and economic mismanagement.
The United States is committed to helping Sudan overcome the current crisis and build a better future for its people.
‘Famine conditions are spreading’ as Sudan’s crisis worsens: Security Council
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