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Famine conditions spread to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur, experts warn

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 5, 2026 at 02:27 PM
Famine conditions spread to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur, experts warn
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A new alert from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) indicates that famine thresholds for acute malnutrition have been exceeded in Um Baru and Kernoi, two contested areas in Sudan's Darfur region. Published on February 5, 2026, the report highlights alarming rates of acute malnutrition among children under five, with rates in Um Baru nearly double the famine threshold. These findings raise concerns about increased mortality and similar conditions in nearby areas. The alert follows confirmation three months prior of famine conditions in el-Fasher and Kadugli, also impacted by the ongoing civil war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. Um Baru and Kernoi, located near the Chad border, have received displaced people fleeing el-Fasher, exacerbating the food security crisis.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
South Kordofan 40% Kadugli ×250% UN 60% North Darfur State 60% El-Fasher ×360% Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) ×265% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×370% Sudanese army ×270% Kernoi ×375% Um Baru ×375% Sudan ×380% Darfur ×490%

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darfur 90% famine 80% acute malnutrition 80% malnutrition 70% food security 60% united nations 50% ipc alert 50% rapid support forces 40%

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Darfur

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