Sudan's harvest at risk as millions face worsening hunger in 2027
Humanitarian organizations are warning that Sudan faces a deepening hunger crisis in 2027 due to conflict, climate-driven drought, and economic instability. The upcoming harvest season is critical, as ongoing violence and infrastructure damage threaten food security for nearly 29 million people.
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The potential failure of the harvest could lead to widespread famine and increased regional instability, necessitating urgent international attention.
Download Report (PDF | 275.29 KB) Humanitarian organisations launch a joint call to protect Sudan's harvest during the critical October - January period
Port Sudan, 05 October 2026: The next four months could determine whether Sudan's hunger crisis deepens in 2027, humanitarian organisations warned today. Conflict, displacement, poor and erratic rainfall, and worsening El-Ni o driven drought conditions continue to threaten the country's upcoming harvest.
According to the Sudan Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Cluster, nearly 29 million people already face acute food insecurity. Famine has been confirmed multiple times over the past two years in parts of Sudan by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), while other areas continue to face a risk of Famine .
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