Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides

Famine Confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UNICEF have reported the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli regions. In contrast, areas where conflict has diminished show signs of improving food security due to resumed services and humanitarian access.

Contrasting Food Security Along Conflict Lines

According to the agencies, food insecurity and malnutrition remain severe in conflict zones that are largely cut off from aid or under siege, resulting in famine conditions. They emphasize the urgent need for an end to hostilities and unobstructed humanitarian access to prevent further deaths and protect livelihoods.

“The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Special Snapshot confirms that by September 2025, acute food insecurity had slightly improved, with an estimated 21.2 million – 45 per cent of the population – facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC3+).”

In areas where fighting has eased, humanitarian aid and market recovery have contributed to food security improvements.

Call to Action

This collaborative report stresses that timely intervention is critical to address the worsening crisis in the most affected regions.

Author's Summary

The worsening famine in Sudan’s conflict-affected areas contrasts with improvements where peace allows aid access, highlighting the urgent need for ceasefire and humanitarian corridors.

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Unicef Unicef — 2025-11-05

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