UN warns of starvation risk in Darfur

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) is warning that time is running out to prevent starvation in Darfur, as intensifying clashes in North Darfur’s capital El Fasher are hindering the WFP’s efforts to deliver vital food assistance into the region.

In the video link reported by the WFP’s Spokesperson in Sudan, she said WFP plans to provide vital assistance to over 700,000 people ahead of the rainy season.WFP currently has 8,000 tons of food supplies ready to transport.The recent surge in violence in El Fasher is exacerbating critical humanitarian needs in Darfur, where at least 1.7 million people are already experiencing emergency levels of hunger.