International Warning of Looming Famine in Sudan as Calls Grow for Aid Access

A group of 31 countries and the European Commission has warned of the risk of famine in Sudan, calling for relief routes to be opened and humanitarian funding to be increased.

The warning comes as 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity, underscoring the scale of the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

War and drought are compounding the emergency, deepening food shortages and increasing the need for assistance.

The countries and the European Commission urged measures to facilitate relief deliveries, alongside greater financial support for the humanitarian response. Their appeal highlighted the need to address both access and funding as the threat of famine grows.