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20 Million in Sudan Face Food Crisis Amid Violence

12/7/2025

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The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that 20 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity amid violence.
WFP official Carl Skau says aid efforts are insufficient, especially in el-Fasher and Babnusa.
The Sudan Doctors Network reports 19 rape cases by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) personnel against displaced women.
The United Nations states that violence has displaced nine million people and over 30 million need assistance.

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The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that 20 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity amid violence.
WFP official Carl Skau says aid efforts are insufficient, especially in el-Fasher and Babnusa.
The Sudan Doctors Network reports 19 rape cases by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) personnel against displaced women.
The United Nations states that violence has displaced nine million people and over 30 million need assistance.