BTN News: The region of North Darfur in Sudan is now suffering from severe famine conditions. Experts say this situation will last until October. This warning comes from a global food security group. The group points to the terrible impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. This conflict has been going on for over 15 months. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report shows that parts of North Darfur, especially the Zamzam camp, are in deep trouble. They are experiencing the worst kind of hunger, known as IPC Phase 5.
The IPC includes over a dozen UN agencies, humanitarian aid groups, and governments. They use IPC to analyze food and nutrition crises worldwide. IPC Phase 5 is the most severe level. It means at least one in five households lack food badly. They face starvation and extreme poverty. This leads to very high levels of acute malnutrition and death.
Sudan has been at war for over a year now. The fighting is between the national army and a strong paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict has had terrible effects on the people of Sudan. It has pushed many into hunger and created a massive displacement crisis. Since April 2023, more than 10 million people have had to leave their homes. Over two million have fled to neighboring countries. This information comes from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
In May, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that at least 1.7 million people in Darfur were already very hungry. This area includes Al Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Al Fasher is under siege by the RSF. The famine conditions have been very bad since June and July in the Zamzam camp. This camp is 12 kilometers south of Al Fasher. It is home to many internally displaced people who are now struggling to survive.
The conflict in Sudan has not only disrupted lives but also ruined food production and distribution. This makes the situation even worse. Humanitarian groups are asking for urgent help from the international community. They need to address the immediate needs of those suffering. It is important to stop more people from dying due to starvation and malnutrition. The situation in North Darfur shows the urgent need for peace and stability in the region. It is crucial to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
