Sudan: El-Fasher faces famine as supplies cut off, UN says DW 08/06/2025
Briefly

The UN warned that everyone in El-Fasher, the last major city in North Darfur under government control, is facing severe difficulties to survive. Food prices in the city have soared by 460% compared to the rest of Sudan, leading to the closure of soup kitchens and blocking access to humanitarian aid. Approximately 300,000 people remain trapped in extremely desperate conditions. Access routes have been blocked for over a year, preventing the UN from delivering essential food supplies. The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing violence and displacement due to conflicts in the region.
Food prices in El-Fasher have risen by 460% compared to the rest of Sudan, leading to the closure of soup kitchens as humanitarian aid remains blocked.
The UN has stated that everyone in El-Fasher is facing a daily struggle to survive amidst skyrocketing food prices and a lack of humanitarian access.
The situation in El-Fasher has grown increasingly dire, with around 300,000 residents living under desperate conditions, according to UN figures.
Access routes to El-Fasher have been blocked for over a year, rendering the UN unable to deliver much-needed food supplies to the besieged area.
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