Sudan Withdraws From Hunger-Monitoring System Ahead of Report On Famine

Sudan has dropped out of the global hunger-monitoring system just as it was about to issue a report that is expected to show famine spreading across the country.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is due to publish a survey on Tuesday that shows famine affecting five areas. The shortages could expand to 10 by May, the report says.

“This marks an unprecedented deepening and widening of the food and nutrition crisis, driven by the devastating conflict and poor humanitarian…