| A new alarming joint report by the FAO and the World Food Programme (WFP) sounds the alarm on the growing hunger crisis, identifying 13 critical areas globally where millions of people are at risk of famine. This emergency is fueled by ongoing conflicts, economic shocks and natural disasters, exacerbated by difficult access to aid and scarce funding.
Among the “hotspots of greatest concern” are Sudan, Palestine, Haiti, Mali and, significantly, South Sudan. Here, the situation is particularly precarious due to persistent political tensions, the serious risk of flooding and profound economic difficulties. The report predicts that between April and July 2025, approximately 7.7 million people – or 57% of South Sudan’s population – will face high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). Of these, 63,000 people are expected to reach Catastrophe levels (IPC Phase 5). A recent update has unfortunately confirmed the risk of famine in two areas of the country, painting an extremely bleak picture. As emphasized by the Directors-General of FAO and WFP, QU Dongyu and Cindy McCain, “hunger today is not a distant threat, it is a daily emergency for millions of people.” Urgent action is needed to protect local food production and provide assistance to save lives, as “the window to avert even more devastating hunger is rapidly closing.” Thank you for continuing to support our projects in South Sudan. |
Date Published:19 June 2025 Author:Alice, officer
Article Tags: Latest news, South Sudan, Solidarity, Humanitarian crisis, FAO, WFP, Hunger, Contribute |
