# Western nations warn worsening hunger could push Sudan into famine

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/west-warns-of-famine-risk-in-sudan-as-civil-war-grinds-on/
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:41:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T16:32:26+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj5ynkk6v3pzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Western countries warn famine risk is rising in Sudan.
- 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity.
- Aid access and funding remain major obstacles.

## Summary

The US and 30 other Western countries have warned that food insecurity in Sudan is worsening and could lead to famine, calling on the warring sides to remove barriers to humanitarian aid. Conflict has damaged infrastructure and disrupted food production, while aid workers say displaced people returning home face destroyed or looted houses and rely on community kitchens.

An estimated 19.5 million people, or 41% of Sudan’s population, are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, including five million facing emergency levels of hunger. The war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023 and has displaced 14 million people; severe child malnutrition could exceed 825,000 cases without urgent action. Aid efforts are also strained by funding shortfalls, obstruction and drought linked to reduced rainfall.

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