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UN warns of rising displacement and acute hunger in Sudan as food prices spike
Summary
U.N. agencies reported renewed displacement in West Kordofan and North Darfur, large-scale prior displacement from Samsam Camp, and that more than half of Sudan's population faces acute hunger with hundreds of thousands at famine levels according to IPC updates.
U.N. humanitarian teams warned that humanitarian needs in Sudan are rising amid continuing conflict and renewed displacement, particularly in West Kordofan and North Darfur.
Spokespeople said thousands were newly displaced this week from Abu Shuk camp and parts of El Fasher because of insecurity; most remained within the local area while others fled to Tawela. The briefing said these movements follow the displacement of nearly 400,000 people from Samsam Camp last month.
The U.N. cited fresh food-price data from the Food and Agriculture Organization showing that sorghum and millet prices remain more than four times pre-conflict levels in parts of Sudan. U.N. figures cited in the briefing said more than half of Sudan’s population—about 24,600,000 people—were facing acute hunger, with approximately 638,000 individuals experiencing famine conditions based on the latest IPC update covering through May.
OCHA warned that without urgent assistance and unfettered access to reach people in need, conditions could worsen during the June-to-September lean season. The spokesperson called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and to protect civilians and humanitarian operations under international humanitarian law.
The briefing also noted that U.N. partners are scaling up support for newly arrived displaced people and continuing to monitor price trends and food-security assessments.
