Sudan: Darfur Faces Famine Threat As Drought and Soaring Food Prices Deepen Crisis

Nierteti / El Obeid — The General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur has warned of an imminent famine as a severe lack of rainfall, soaring food prices and disrupted trade leave communities struggling to secure basic supplies.

Adam Rijal, a spokesperson for the coordination, told Radio Dabanga that poor rainfall during the current agricultural season, combined with rising commodity prices, could trigger famine unless humanitarian organisations intervene urgently.

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