Famine Expands in Sudan's Darfur Region Amid Ongoing Conflict
Famine is intensifying in Sudan's western Darfur region, now affecting two additional towns, according to a global hunger monitoring group. This development follows the earlier report of famine in el-Fasher, a major city in Darfur, which was overtaken by paramilitary forces after an 18-month siege. The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 due to a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to what the United Nations describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has reported that the towns of Umm Baru and Kernoi are now experiencing famine, with alarming rates of acute malnutrition among children. The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted food production and supply lines, exacerbating the crisis. 
