Sudan famine risk rises as El Nino drought compounds three-year war

El Nino-induced drought now affects roughly half of Sudan, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis caused by a three-year civil war. The combination of conflict and drought is increasing the risk of famine, with the monitor's assessment indicating a deteriorating food security situation. The exact scale of affected populations remains uncertain, but the dual shocks of war and climate stress are likely to drive displacement and acute hunger.