The West warns of famine risk in Sudan

The US, Canada and 29 other Western states warn of an "alarming deterioration" in food security. They urge the warring sides to lift obstacles to aid.

People facing acute food insecurity

19.5M people

An estimated 19.5 million people, 41% of Sudan's population, face high levels of acute food insecurity.

Acute hunger

5 million in emergency 19.5 million in total

Five million face emergency levels of hunger. Severe child malnutrition could exceed the projected 825,000 cases without action.

And us?

Why it matters

Aid is also short of money: only 40% of Sudan's 2026 humanitarian plan was funded as of September.