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20 Million Sudanese Face Extreme Hunger Amid World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Acute hunger grips nearly 20 million people in war-battered Sudan, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as over 40% of the population faces severe food shortages due to a three-year civil war.

Nearly 20 million people in Sudan are experiencing acute hunger due to the country's ongoing three-year civil war, which has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. More than 40 percent of the population is facing severe food shortages, with many struggling to access basic necessities. The IPC report highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly women and children. The crisis is expected to worsen as the war continues to disrupt aid delivery and exacerbate poverty.

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