Sudan: UN warns famine spreading in North Darfur

""famine thresholds for acute malnutrition have now been surpassed""

""These alarming rates suggest an increased risk of excess mortality and raise concern that nearby areas may be experiencing similar catastrophic conditions," the IPC report said."

""The remaining population in el-Fasher town is largely inaccessible, meanwhile escalating conflict along the Sudan-Chad border threatens to compromise the essential supply route from Chad, cutting off millions in need of assistance across Greater Darfur," it said."

Famine is spreading in North Darfur, with acute malnutrition surpassing famine thresholds in Um Baru and Kernoi. Malnutrition in Um Baru is nearly double the famine threshold. These alarming rates indicate increased risk of excess mortality and raise concern that nearby areas may face similar catastrophic conditions. Humanitarian access is severely restricted, leaving the remaining population in el-Fasher largely inaccessible. Escalating conflict along the Sudan-Chad border threatens the essential supply route from Chad, cutting off millions across Greater Darfur. The famine worsened after the RSF takeover of el-Fasher and massive displacement, driving up acute food insecurity and malnutrition.

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