IPC Report: Acute Hunger Grips Nearly 20 Million in War-Torn Sudan

A recent report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that nearly 19.5 million people, representing over 40 percent of Sudan’s population, are facing acute hunger due to the ongoing three-year civil war. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with 135,000 individuals in North Darfur, South Darfur, and South Kordofan facing catastrophic hunger levels. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns that limited access to food and healthcare is driving families to extreme coping mechanisms, such as consuming animal feed and slaughterhouse waste. Additionally, approximately 825,000 children are expected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition. Despite a slight decrease in estimated figures compared to the previous year, experts caution that data may underrepresent the true scale due to access restrictions. Ongoing hostilities, including drone warfare targeting civilian infrastructure and supply routes, continue to exacerbate the situation. With the rainy season approaching, conditions are expected to worsen, particularly in areas like el-Fasher and Kadugli, where siege-like conditions and displacement remain critical concerns for international aid organizations.