Famine threat looms in South Kordofan amid conflict and poor rainfall
What happened
Justice Africa Sudan warns that Sudan is approaching a man-made famine due to over three years of war, economic collapse, and worsening agricultural conditions. The crisis is exacerbated by poor rainfall in rain-fed areas, including South Kordofan. The organization accuses warring parties of deliberately using starvation as a method of warfare, citing sieges and the obstruction of food supplies.
From dabangasudan.org
Why it matters
The conflict has displaced over 10 million people, and 25 million face acute food shortages. Remittances from Sudanese abroad are weakening due to prolonged hardship and global inflation. The crisis has aggravated an existing economic situation in Sudan.
Discussions were held regarding the worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan and developments in the Libyan crisis.
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Who's involved
- SudanThe geopolitical state facing economic collapse and food insecurity.
- South KordofanThe region experiencing severe agricultural failure and famine risk.
- Sudanese Armed ForcesOne of the warring parties accused of restricting humanitarian access.
- World Health OrganizationThe United Nations agency that delivers medical supplies to South Kordofan.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- South KordofanSpeculative
The region might face reduced agricultural output due to poor rainfall and the deliberate obstruction of farming resources.
- Sudanese Armed ForcesSpeculative
The warring parties might face international pressure or sanctions due to accusations of using starvation as warfare.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
Part of
Discussions were held regarding the worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan and developments in the Libyan crisis.Also in this story
- Amina J. Mohammed discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
- The Estonian Refugee Council is responding to the severe humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Sudan.
- António Guterres warned about embargo violations and oil networks in Libya.
- Sudan has stated its rejection of partition, drawing parallels to the political scenarios that have unfolded in Libya.
The entities involved
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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South Kordofan
state of Sudan
Related events
- Both Sudan and Ethiopia are currently facing severe humanitarian crises.
- Drought and conflict hinder agricultural production in North Kordofan, Sudan, as El Nino brings higher temperatures.
- A group in Kordofan, a region of Sudan, has aligned itself with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's government.
- The new event provides geographical context, noting Kordofan is a region in Sudan, Khartoum is the capital, and West Darfur is a state within Sudan.
- Severe food insecurity risks have been identified in specific regions of Sudan, including Darfur and Kordofan.