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Published on 2024-04-09 09:53:18
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Climate Security Cluster (FCS) issued a joint statement on April 8, 2024, highlighting the urgent need for $581.2 million to accelerate humanitarian assistance in Sudan and prevent further deterioration of alarming food insecurity. The situation in war-torn Sudan is dire, with a shocking 17.7 million people facing acute hunger during the recent harvest season (October 2023 – February 2024).
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis revealed the devastating impact of ongoing conflict, intercommunal violence, and the nation’s macroeconomic crisis on food security in Sudan. The soaring prices of food, fuel, and essential goods, coupled with below-average agricultural production due to conflict, insecurity, and climate shocks, have created a perfect storm of hunger in the country.
As the lean season approaches in May, when food availability is historically low before the next harvest, the situation is expected to worsen significantly. The number of acutely food insecure people is projected to rise dramatically, particularly in 29 localities across eight Sudanese states already classified in the most severe “Emergency” phase (IPC 4).
The statement emphasizes the urgent need for action to prevent further deterioration in these areas and highlights the risk of famine if immediate assistance is not provided. The UN agencies are calling on the international community to step up its support for Sudan by providing both humanitarian assistance and resources to address the root causes of food insecurity.
The situation in Sudan is critical, and without immediate action, the country faces the real possibility of famine. It is crucial for the international community to come together in a combined effort to avert a looming famine and establish a path towards long-term food security in Sudan.
In conclusion, the joint statement from FAO, WFP, and FCS calls for urgent access to the most affected localities in Sudan and appeals for the necessary resources to assist the populations in need. It is only through a collective effort that the crisis of food insecurity in Sudan can be addressed, and the country can move towards a sustainable solution for long-term food security.
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