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WHO Warns Sudan Famine Could Worsen Amid Conflict

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

World Health Organization (WHO) warns famine in Sudan may spread beyond current affected areas as conflict and climate drive food insecurity.
WHO Director Tedros Ghebreyesus urges increased food assistance to address urgent humanitarian needs.
In Al Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control, triggering mass displacements, with up to 10,000 fleeing to Tawila.
Reports of atrocities, including mass killings, have emerged.

History

Historical Context

The ongoing famine in Sudan, exacerbated by the civil war that began in 2023, has roots in previous crises, including famines in 1993 and 1998 caused by military tactics and neglect. By 2024, over 24 million people faced acute hunger, with humanitarian aid severely restricted. The situation mirrors past humanitarian disasters, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further suffering.

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Story summary

World Health Organization (WHO) warns famine in Sudan may spread beyond current affected areas as conflict and climate drive food insecurity.
WHO Director Tedros Ghebreyesus urges increased food assistance to address urgent humanitarian needs.
In Al Fasher, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control, triggering mass displacements, with up to 10,000 fleeing to Tawila.
Reports of atrocities, including mass killings, have emerged.

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