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Sudan's Community Kitchens on Brink Amid Civil War

11/6/2025

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Sudan Kitchens Struggle

Islamic Relief warns Sudanese community kitchens are near collapse due to neglect amid civil war.
The United Nations says over 24 million people face acute food shortages, with famine in el-Fasher and Kadugli.
Local kitchens, often the only food source, struggle financially after the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) cuts.
Volunteers face burnout and danger as looting and violence against humanitarian workers are reported.

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South Sudan Crisis Worsens

Renewed fighting and flooding in South Sudan worsen the humanitarian crisis, with over 7.55 million projected to face malnutrition in the lean season.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports 5.97 million South Sudanese malnourished, with some regions in catastrophic conditions.
The conflict between government forces and militias has caused nearly 2,000 deaths and over 445,000 displacements in 2025.
Dwindling global aid and access challenges worsen humanitarian relief efforts.

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Sudan Kitchens Struggle

Islamic Relief warns Sudanese community kitchens are near collapse due to neglect amid civil war.
The United Nations says over 24 million people face acute food shortages, with famine in el-Fasher and Kadugli.
Local kitchens, often the only food source, struggle financially after the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) cuts.
Volunteers face burnout and danger as looting and violence against humanitarian workers are reported.

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