US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid

Countries also urge Sudan’s warring parties to ‘lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance’.Published On 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026The United States, the European Union and 30 countries have warned of an “alarming deterioration” in food security in Sudan, calling for “urgent action” to prevent famine in the African country.In a joint statement released by the US State Department on Monday, the signatories called on the groups fighting Sudan’s civil war “to lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance”.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153list 2 of 4Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workerslist 3 of 4The search for gold is a dangerous and laborious gamble for Sudan’s minerslist 4 of 4Britain sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rapeend of listThe signatories included Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the European Commissioner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for equality, preparedness and crisis management.“Sudan is experiencing an alarming deterioration in its food security. The risk of famine in the coming months, as warned by the Integrated...