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Famine Looms in Sudan as Conflict Blocks Aid Access

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Famine conditions are confirmed in El-Fasher and Kadugli, with over 24 million in acute shortage.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, blocking aid.
The United Nations warns famine could reach 20 more areas in Darfur and Kordofan.
Despite some localized improvements, conflict and access restrictions threaten progress.
International pressure grows for a ceasefire and aid.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 famine crisis in Sudan stemmed from ongoing conflict and government neglect, impacting over 4 million people. The Sudanese government and militias restricted humanitarian access, worsening food shortages. Today, similar conditions in El-Fasher and Kadugli arise as the Rapid Support Forces block aid, echoing past crises and threatening widespread starvation across Darfur and Kordofan without international intervention.

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Story summary

Famine conditions are confirmed in El-Fasher and Kadugli, with over 24 million in acute shortage.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, blocking aid.
The United Nations warns famine could reach 20 more areas in Darfur and Kordofan.
Despite some localized improvements, conflict and access restrictions threaten progress.
International pressure grows for a ceasefire and aid.

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