The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has driven the Zamzam camp, near Darfur's el-Fasher, into famine, according to a UN-backed IPC assessment released on Thursday. The report indicates that famine was present in Zamzam in July 2024, primarily due to conflict and restricted humanitarian access. Originally home to around 300,000 people, the camp's population has surged to 500,000 due to the violence in el-Fasher, the only major city in Darfur not controlled by the RSF. The war, which began in April 2023 following a failed integration plan between the army and RSF, has led to widespread displacement, with over 10 million people affected and tens of thousands of deaths. The conflict has caused severe humanitarian issues, including a lack of food deliveries to Zamzam camp since April, and has resulted in the worst levels of acute food insecurity in Sudan's history. The IPC report reveals that 25.6 million people, over half of Sudan's population, are experiencing crisis-level food insecurity or worse. Additionally, 755,000 people are in catastrophic conditions across ten states, and 8.5 million are facing emergency conditions. The report highlights the risk of further famine if the conflict escalates, particularly in Darfur, Kordofan, Al Jazirah, and Khartoum, with significant food insecurity among displaced persons and refugees. The situation has deteriorated rapidly, with a 45% increase in people experiencing severe food insecurity from the previous IPC update, reflecting a dire humanitarian crisis.
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