Reported 9 months ago
On June 27, 2024, a truck carrying people fleeing Sudan arrived in neighboring South Sudan, while many others remain trapped in the turmoil of the Sudanese civil war. A joint food security assessment report by the UN and various relief organizations reveals that Sudan is facing severe food insecurity, leaving some Sudanese with only leaves and soil to eat. The conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese government forces and the semi-military group 'Rapid Support Forces,' has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, causing one of the world's most serious humanitarian crises. The report indicates a 45% increase in the number of Sudanese facing severe food insecurity compared to December last year. Over half the population, approximately 25.6 million people, are in crisis or worse, with 750,000 facing a catastrophic level 5 IPC situation from June to September 2024, coinciding with a lean harvest season. Currently, about 8.5 million individuals, nearly 20% of the population, are experiencing food shortages, with 750,000 facing famine. If the internal conflict worsens, 14 regions could potentially experience famine, evolving into one of the most serious global famine crises. UN estimates indicate over 280 million people worldwide facing hunger crises and more than 1 billion tons of food wasted.
Source: YAHOO