The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has identified North Darfur State as one of the areas most severely affected by the hunger crisis in Sudan.
The agency noted that there is hope in preventing famine in five areas within the state.
It stressed that gaining access to those affected by food shortages in North Darfur could “tip the balance” and help avert famine.
In its latest update on the humanitarian situation in Sudan, WFP announced that it aims to target around one million people in North Darfur with emergency humanitarian interventions.
“There is still hope,” the agency said. “We have been able to prevent famine in five areas across the state,” adding that if access and humanitarian support are ensured, the situation could be changed and famine can be pushed back.
