Sudan Withdraws From Hunger-Monitoring System Ahead of Report On Famine

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Posted on 12/24/2024 8:50:13 PM PST by nickcarraway

Sudan has dropped out of the global hunger-monitoring system just as it was about to issue a report that is expected to show famine spreading across the country.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is due to publish a survey on Tuesday that shows famine affecting five areas. The shortages could expand to 10 by May, the report says.

"This marks an unprecedented deepening and widening of the food and nutrition crisis, driven by the devastating conflict and poor humanitarian access," says a briefing document seen by the Reuters news agency.

But authorities in Sudan accuse the IPC of bias.

"Sudan is withdrawing from the IPC system because the IPC is issuing unreliable reports that undermine Sudan's sovereignty and dignity," the agriculture minister said in a letter.

Sudan's withdrawal could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of people suffering from extreme hunger.

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1 posted on 12/24/2024 8:50:13 PM PST by nickcarraway

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