Islamic Relief staff describe scenes of starvation after 500 days of war in Sudan
Tens of thousands of people are fleeing new fighting in southeast Sudan, as the war spreads further across the country.
Sudan is at imminent risk of collapse after one year of violent conflict. The nation is on the verge of mass famine. Young children especially are now starving to death in its cities, villages, and displacement camps.
World Food Programme and UNICEF have announced that there is famine in Sudan, based on the confirmation by the Famine Review Committee.
FCR reported famine in Zamzam camp. Located in Sudan’s North Darfur Region, it shelters more than 400,000 displaced people.
The FRC warns that other parts of Sudan risk famine if concerted action is not taken.
A determination of famine means that people, including children, have already started dying of hunger and related conditions including malnutrition and infection.
There is famine in North Darfur and if the situation continues, it is expected that other parts of Darfur will equally be affected.
Islamic Relief Sudan has participated in the preparation of the famine response strategy in conjunction with other key players in preparation across the country. We are ready to address famine conditions should it spread further, as we are currently responding to the conflict affected communities in Central Darfur.
After more than 16 months of conflict, Sudan faces the worst levels of acute food insecurity in its history.
8.5 million people face emergency levels of hunger. While more than 755,000 people are in catastrophic conditions.
Children are dying of hunger. More than 3.4 million children are now reported to be acutely malnourished. Many families are eating just a few mouthfuls of sorghum a day.
Sudan also represents the largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 10 million people displaced, inside and outside of Sudan. More than 8 million displaced internally, and over 2 million crossing borders into neighbouring countries.
Worse still, since June, more than 442,600 people have been affected by flooding, with at least 124,600 people displaced.
The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding are worsening the difficulty of thousands of other vulnerable and acutely food insecure people. It is compounding their suffering, lack of safety and access to lifesaving assistance and services.
Humanitarian needs remain dire throughout Sudan. Armed fighting continues to escalate. Households are displaced multiple times due to continued insecurity and widespread flooding.
Images: Nearly 10 million people are displaced within and outside Sudan. Today, many live in IDP camps such as Salman Al-Farisi in Sinnar state
Our staff in Sudan are providing ongoing relief for the crisis in 3 areas: Khartoum State, North Kordofan and Al Jazirah State. We’re focusing our immediate efforts on providing the most urgent relief, including:
In addition, the number of deaths caused by hunger, disease and lack of basic services, could raise the number far higher. Your donation will be life-saving and provides crucial access to:
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