WFP warns of worsening hunger in Sudan due to delays

The United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) has raised urgent concerns about escalating food shortages in Sudan, as ongoing armed conflict continues to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts.

The WFP revealed on Thursday that attempts to expand food assistance are being severely obstructed by the country’s prolonged violence.

Armed conflict between General Abdel Fatah al Burhan’s army and Rapid Support Forces is exacerbating an already catastrophic hunger crisis.

Alex Marianelli, WFP’s acting country director for Sudan, highlighted the challenges faced by aid convoys.

“Although we’ve made some progress in reaching remote areas, these gains cannot be considered permanent,” he warned.

The situation is especially dire in Darfur, where a 40-truck convoy carrying life-saving food aid was delayed for nearly six weeks.

As a result, thousands of vulnerable people suffered even more severe food shortages.

“Constant and uninterrupted aid is desperately needed in the hardest-hit regions,” Marianelli stressed, urging that aid access must be prioritized.

Further complicating the crisis, Sudan is also grappling with a severe cash shortage, delaying aid distributions for over 4 million people.

The lack of available currency has made it impossible to pay workers and transport supplies.

With over 24 million people in acute food insecurity, the WFP is calling on all parties involved to cease blocking humanitarian efforts.

The conflict, now in its second year, has displaced millions and left millions more at risk of starvation.

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