"UN Appeals for $4bn in Aid as Sudan Faces Epic Suffering and Famine"

Sudan is facing acute hunger and potential famine as a result of the civil war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, with an estimated 18 million people in emergency levels of hunger. Aid agencies are calling for $4.1bn in funding to avert a catastrophe, as malnourishment and water-borne diseases are already affecting millions, particularly in Darfur. The conflict has severely affected food availability and people's ability to buy it, with the RSF and army exacerbating the crisis by looting aid and restricting access to regions in need. Grassroots committees are supporting soup kitchens across the country, but are struggling to receive support from the global community.