Overview

• The World Food Programme found severe levels of hunger in Jabal Awliya, confirming that areas south of Khartoum face imminent famine risk.
• Food rations have been reduced to 70 percent of standard levels as the WFP grapples with a $500 million shortfall in emergency food and cash assistance.
• Famine has been officially declared in five areas across Sudan, including three displacement camps near el-Fasher in the southwest.
• The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands and internally displaced over 10 million people.
• Nearly 25 million Sudanese are suffering dire food insecurity and the WFP is assisting four million people despite severe access constraints.