Sudan

+++ Ongoing conflict in Sudan: Since the outbreak of fighting between the army and the paramilitary forces of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, the number of deaths and injuries has risen steadily. New analyses show that famine is widespread in parts of North Darfur. Displaced families in the Zamzam refugee camp are particularly affected by this most severe form of hunger. People are thus in urgent need of food, water, medicine and other basic necessities. In total, around 9 million people are on the run in their own country. Others are seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as the Central African Republic, Ethiopia or South Sudan. Welthungerhilfe is constantly monitoring the security situation, but is able to continue its work in Sudan. In the Zamzam camp for displaced people, we are planning to provide 107,000 people - around a fifth of the people seeking protection there - with food and special food for children under the age of 5. +++ Armed conflicts and social tensions between the government, rebels and ethnic groups have long been a burden on life in Sudan. The years of conflict in Darfur alone drove millions of people from their home regions. 24.8 million are dependent on humanitarian aid. The civil war in South Sudan, which flares up again and again, is also causing countless South Sudanese to seek refuge in Sudan. In this politically unstable situation, the state lacks the resources to provide essential services such as education, health or water supply. In addition, recurring droughts in the country's east make it difficult to supply the population with food and water.