The World Food Programme (WFP) issued a warning on Saturday about the escalating impact of the Sudan crisis on neighboring countries, as over two million people have fled the country, particularly to Chad and South Sudan.
In a post on its official account on the social media platform X, the UN agency highlighted the ongoing crisis in Sudan, noting that more than two million people have been displaced due to the conflict.
More than half of these displaced individuals have sought refuge in Chad and South Sudan, both of which are already grappling with high levels of hunger.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi also expressed concern on Wednesday, stating that without concerted peace efforts, more people would continue to flee the war in Sudan to neighboring countries.
During his second visit to Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict last year, Grandi underscored the unacceptable level of suffering in Sudan and warned of a looming famine and severe flooding that could further hinder aid delivery.
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese military, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has been engaged in a conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemeti).
According to the United Nations, the conflict has resulted in approximately 15,000 deaths and around 8.5 million displaced and refugee individuals.
There have been increasing calls from UN and international entities to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, which could push millions towards famine and death due to food shortages caused by the ongoing fighting that has spread to 12 out of the country’s 18 states.
