Famine risk grows in Sudan as conflict and drought lead to critical child malnutrition levels.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns of a rapidly deteriorating situation in parts of Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan, Sudan, where conflict and El Niño-induced drought are pushing the region closer to famine. Child acute malnutrition has surpassed famine thresholds in two camps in South Darfur, and child mortality rates have reached emergency levels. The IRC is urging donors to increase funding for food, health, and nutrition, and for conflicting parties to allow safe humanitarian access.