Famine Devastates North Darfur Amidst Sudan's Ongoing Conflict

The ongoing war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have caused famine conditions in North Darfur and likely other conflict areas. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has confirmed famine in Zamzam camp. Experts call for a ceasefire and humanitarian access as starvation and disease ravage the region.

The war in Sudan and restrictions on aid deliveries have led to famine in North Darfur and likely in other parts of the conflict-ridden region, as reported by a committee of food security experts on Thursday.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has only declared famine three times since its inception 20 years ago. The current situation in Sudan, where a 15-month war has displaced millions and left half the population in dire need of aid, adds to this grim list.

According to the Famine Review Committee (FRC), famine has been confirmed in Zamzam camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in North Darfur and is expected to continue until October. The 500,000 residents of Zamzam are suffering due to conflict and severely restricted humanitarian access.

(With inputs from agencies.)