Sudan is facing a severe hunger crisis with 18 million people, more than one third of the country's population, experiencing acute food insecurity. The conflict in Khartoum, Darfur, and Kordofan has led to extensive damage and destruction of critical infrastructure, further worsening the food security situation. The UN warns that parts of Darfur could reach the highest level of acute food insecurity by May.
In Khartoum , Darfur , and Kordofan -- which are home to 90% of people facing emergency levels of acute food insecurity -- there has been no respite from the fierce fighting for 340 days. Now, as the conflict rages on, Sudan is on course to become the world's worst hunger crisis . Already, 18 million people -- more than one third of the country's population -- are facing acute food insecurity.
By all measures, the sheer scale of humanitarian needs, the numbers of people displaced and facing hunger, Sudan is one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory. The U.N. warns that that by May, parts of Darfur could face IPC Phase 5 level acute food insecurity, the highest stage on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification scale. Al Jazirah -- which is responsible for almost half of Sudan's wheat production -- has further jeopardized the food security situation in the country. Humanitarian organizations tell ABC News that farmers have been unable to tend to their crops and the conflict has been driving up the prices of basic commodities, some items by almost 300%. The U.N. says natural cereal production and supply of animal-sourced food like milk has also plummeted. "Hostilities have resulted in extensive damage, looting and widespread destruction of critical infrastructure, including food and nutrition manufacturing facilities -- once the pride of Sudan," said Wosron
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