16 August 2023 – Consecutive years of dry spells, high commodity prices, conflict and displacement have led to a food insecurity crisis in Sudan. The situation has worsened with the conflict that has gripped the country since April 2023 with severe food insecurity propelled by shortage of cash, escalating food prices, unprecedented mass displacement, limited access to water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as disease outbreaks in the face of lack of access to health care. Overall, more than 20 million people across Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity. It is estimated that 4 million women and children are currently acutely malnourished and more than 100 000 children under 5 need around the clock specialized inpatient care at stabilization centres for severe acute malnutrition with complication.