West Kordofan, Sudan, faces impending famine due to conflict and drought

Six localities in Sudan's West Kordofan state are on the brink of famine, driven by severe drought, failed harvests, and escalating food prices. Aid volunteers report extensive looting and destroyed livelihoods in RSF-controlled areas, forcing thousands to flee. The crisis has led to increased hunger, illness, and recorded deaths, with international humanitarian aid largely absent. BRICS nations have called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered access to address the dire situation.