New York, October 12 (QNA) – UN reports warn that famine risks are rising across conflict-affected areas of Sudan due to severe funding shortages, insecurity and restricted humanitarian access.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) highlighted worsening acute food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly in Darfur and Kordofan, where severe drought linked to El Nino and ongoing fighting are depleting food supplies.

Malnutrition screenings showed a sharp deterioration among displaced people, with severe acute malnutrition cases among children receiving nutrition services doubling in Nyala and quadrupling in Kass.

North Darfur continues to face severe food insecurity as delayed rainfall has damaged agriculture, forcing displaced farmers to rely on food markets.

More than 300,000 people have been displaced across Greater Kordofan since October last year.

Fighting in North Kordofan has driven farming communities towards El Obeid, while insecurity and limited access continue to hinder the resumption of livelihoods.

The IPC stressed the urgent need for safe, unhindered humanitarian access to conflict zones in Kordofan and additional funding to prevent further loss of life. (QNA)