{"id":284943,"date":"2025-01-13T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=284943"},"modified":"2025-01-11T06:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T06:47:33","slug":"famine-conditions-are-spreading-as-sudans-crisis-worsens-un-security-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2025\/01\/famine-conditions-are-spreading-as-sudans-crisis-worsens-un-security-council\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Famine Conditions Are Spreading\u2019 as Sudan\u2019s Crisis Worsens: UN Security Council"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OCHA’s Edem Wosornu addresses the Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict in Sudan. UN Photo\/Loey Felipe<\/p><\/div>\n

6 Jan 2025 –Human suffering in Sudan has reached devastating levels, with over 11.5 million people internally displaced and 3.2 million seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Addressing the Security Council<\/a> today, Edem Wosornu, <\/u>Director of the Advocacy and Operations Division<\/a> at the UN aid coordination office (OCHA<\/a>) described the unfolding disaster as \u201ca humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

This \u201cman-made\u201d catastrophe, driven by relentless conflict, has dismantled food systems and critical infrastructure, leaving millions in imminent danger, she explained.<\/p>\n

Evidence of famine mounts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cFamine conditions are now present in five areas<\/strong>,\u201d Ms. Wosornu stated, highlighting Zamzam, Al Salam, and Abu Shouk camps for the internally-displaced, as well as the western Nuba Mountains.<\/p>\n

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO<\/a>) reported that conflict and displacement are the main drivers of food insecurity, \u201cexacerbated by restricted humanitarian access,\u201d according to Deputy Director-General<\/a> Beth Bechdol.<\/p>\n

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC<\/a>) analysis<\/a> underscores the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and the elderly.<\/p>\n

Disrupted food production and collapsing market conditions have compounded the crisis.<\/p>\n

The IPC Committee has projected that famine could spread<\/a> to five additional regions, including Um Kadadah and El Fasher, by mid-2025, with 17 other areas at high risk without urgent intervention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ms. Bechdol reminded the Council of the dire consequences of such crises: \u201cAs we have learned from these extreme crises, tens of thousands of deaths have already occurred before any famine was classified.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recent assessments indicate that over 16 per cent of households in affected zones are currently experiencing catastrophic food insecurity.<\/p>\n

Aid delivery challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Despite continued efforts, logistical barriers obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn 25 December a convoy of 28 trucks arrived in Khartoum from Port Sudan with food, nutrition supplies and other assistance,\u201d which marked a step forward, Ms. Wosornu explained. Yet, challenges remain.<\/p>\n

\u201cKey areas in South Kordofan are effectively cut off from external assistance,\u201d while \u201cvisas for humanitarian personnel are not being granted swiftly enough,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

New inspection protocols at the Adre crossing, crucial for operations in Darfur, have also further delayed the delivery of aid.<\/p>\n

Almost 90 per cent of displaced households are currently unable to afford food.
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Unified call for action<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both Ms. Wosornu and Ms. Bechdol issued an appeal for international support during the Security Council briefing.<\/p>\n

They urged governments to prioritise funding, ensure safe relief routes, and press involved parties to cease hostilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cImmediate and unimpeded\u201d humanitarian access is essential, said Ms. Bechdol, in order for partners to be able to deliver \u201cmulti-sectoral humanitarian assistance\u201d.<\/p>\n

The 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan<\/a> calls for $4.2 billion to support 21 million people, with an additional $1.8 billion required for refugees in neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n

A critical juncture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The FAO underscored the importance of addressing agricultural disruptions and rebuilding food systems alongside immediate relief efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen farmers can access land and inputs, they will produce food,\u201d Ms. Bechdol stated.<\/p>\n

According to the IPC analysis, the crisis is at a pivotal moment. Without decisive action to stabilise food security, the situation is likely to worsen.<\/p>\n

\u201cMillions of lives are even further at risk,\u201d Ms. Bechdol concluded, \u201cand so is the stability of many nations in the region,\u201d she emphasised.<\/p>\n

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