Sudan Faces Widespread Famine Amid Darfur Fighting

Civilians in North Darfur, particularly in the Zamzam refugee camp, are facing severe starvation due to a year-long siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), prompting calls for military intervention to deliver humanitarian aid. The United Nations reports that nearly 25 million Sudanese are experiencing acute food insecurity, with famine declared in several regions, including North Darfur. The ongoing civil war has devastated agricultural livelihoods, and with the rainy season approaching, the UN warns that time is running out for aid efforts, which require substantial funding for agricultural support. Recent reports indicate intensified hostilities around El Fasher, leading to civilian casualties and exacerbating the plight of displaced persons. Humanitarian organizations are urgently seeking safe access to deliver aid, as the conflict has significantly disrupted market access and food production. Experts express concern that without immediate action, the situation could worsen into a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe.