U.S. aid cuts have forced the closure of 80% of emergency food kitchens in Sudan, worsening the hunger crisis. Aid distribution in North Darfur has also been halted due to intensified violence. A U.N. official reported over 12 million displaced individuals and 24.6 million facing acute hunger, highlighting the severity of the crisis.
In Sudan, a recent cessation of United States aid has severely impacted humanitarian efforts, leading to the closure of approximately 80% of emergency food kitchens, equating to about 1,100 facilities. This drastic reduction in aid has intensified the country’s ongoing food crisis, leaving many citizens in desperate need; as highlighted by an aid worker, people are “screaming from hunger in the streets.” Additionally, the World Food Programme has been compelled to halt its aid distribution in North Darfur’s Zamzam camp due to escalating violence between Sudanese government forces and paramilitary groups.
During a recent briefing to the United Nations Security Council, a senior U.N. aid official, Edem Wosornu, provided a stark overview of the humanitarian situation in Sudan. He emphasized that nearly two years of unrelenting conflict have caused widespread devastation, with over 12 million individuals displaced, including 3.4 million who have fled to neighboring countries. Moreover, Wosornu reported that more than half of Sudan’s population, approximately 24.6 million people, currently faces acute hunger as a result of the ongoing crisis.
The suspension of U.S. aid in Sudan has exacerbated an already dire food crisis, leading to the closure of vital emergency food kitchens and increased suffering among the population. The ongoing conflict has displaced millions and left a significant portion of the populace facing hunger. Continued international attention and support are critical to alleviate the humanitarian crisis affecting Sudan.
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