Monitoring Group Reports 19.5 Million Facing Severe Hunger in Sudan

A new report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that nearly 19.5 million people in Sudan are suffering from severe hunger, representing over 40% of the country's population. This figure, while slightly lower than the previous estimate of 21.2 million, underscores one of the world's worst hunger crises driven by a prolonged three-year conflict. The war has resulted in mass displacement, with approximately 14 million people forced from their homes, alongside economic collapse and the destruction of agricultural systems. The IPC highlights that 14 areas in North Darfur, South Darfur, and South Kordofan remain at high risk of famine, with 135,000 individuals already experiencing catastrophic hunger levels in cities like El Fasher and Kadugli. Humanitarian agencies warn that insecurity, restricted aid access, and funding shortages will leave around 825,000 children acutely malnourished. Furthermore, the upcoming rainy season threatens to disrupt aid delivery routes and worsen conditions. The report also notes a shift in military tactics, with drone warfare increasingly replacing ground offensives as fighting continues in Kordofan and Blue Nile State.