Famine Looms in Sudan Amid Escalating Drone War
Civil conflict and drought worsen food insecurity in Sudan.
The Brief
- Civil war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has turned into a deadly drone war.
- UN officials condemned recent drone strikes for their impact on civilians in multiple states.
- Food insecurity and malnutrition are driving the worst humanitarian crisis globally.
Conflict, drought, and widespread food insecurity and malnutrition are driving the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today, according to recent reports.
The civil conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 as a violent contest between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has devolved into a deadly drone war.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk condemned the escalation in drone strikes across Sudan this month, citing their devastating consequences for civilians in Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile, Khartoum, and other states.
The ongoing violence and environmental challenges have intensified food shortages, leading to severe malnutrition and increased risk of famine across the country.
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