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Sudan’s war and drought push Darfur and Kordofan towards famine
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People displaced by Sudan’s war
Sudan’s war, drought and funding shortages are worsening food insecurity across Darfur and Kordofan. Action Against Hunger says 24.6 million people face high acute food insecurity, while malnutrition, restricted aid and drought increase famine risks.
5 sourcesAl Jazeera, PBS News, UN News, Deutsche WelleUpdated
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The war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023.
4 of 4 sources“Since war broke out between the two factions and their allied militias in April 2023”
Sudan experienced famine conditions in 2024 and 2025.
2 of 2 sources“The conflict has ... pushed parts of the country into famine.”