US, EU, and over 30 nations warn of famine risk in Sudan and urge immediate humanitarian action

The U.S. State Department, alongside the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and more than thirty nations, released a joint statement warning of an alarming deterioration in Sudan's food security. They highlighted the urgent risk of famine in the coming months, with an estimated 40% of the Sudanese population experiencing high levels of food insecurity. Conflict is identified as the primary driver of the crisis, disrupting infrastructure, food production, and humanitarian aid efforts.