- Over 24.6 million people in Sudan, half the population, are facing acute food insecurity.
- Famine has been detected in at least five areas and is projected to expand in five additional regions.
- The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has caused massive displacement and economic collapse.
- Food security has worsened despite some areas experiencing above-average rainfall.
In a damning indictment of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, a UN-backed analysis has revealed that over 24.6 million people in the country — half its population — are teetering on the edge of famine. The situation has escalated dramatically over the past twenty months, fueled by the devastating conflict between Sudan's national army and paramilitary groups.
According to the Famine Review Committee (FRC), the crisis is far worse than previously thought, with famine already declared in at least five areas. The report, which uses the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), projects that the catastrophe will only deepen between December 2024 and May 2025.
Between December 2024 and May 2025, famine is forecast to spread across several localities in North Darfur, including Um Kadadah, Melit, el-Fasher, At Tawisha, and al-Lait. The central Nuba Mountains are also at risk, with potential famine in localities such as Delami, Western Kadugli, Um Durein, and al-Buram. Additionally, there is a risk of famine in areas experiencing significant influxes of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in both North and South Darfur.
The severity of this crisis cannot be overemphasized. As of now, the IPC classifies 15.9 million people as being in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis), 8.1 million in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency), and at least 638,000 in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe). This staggering figure marks a 3.5 million person increase compared to previous forecasts, illustrating the alarming rate at which the situation is deteriorating.
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