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June 12, 2025

Khartoum Could Soon Face Famine as Devastating Sudanese War Grinds On
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The World Food Programme is warning several areas near the Sudanese
capital of Khartoum are at risk of famine due to years of fighting. This
is the World Food Programme's Laurent Bukera, speaking from the Port of
Sudan.

Laurent Bukera: "Several areas in the south are at risk of famine.
Sudanese communities have been on the frontlines, hosting the displaced,
but they are now at a breaking point. With returns expected to heavily
damaged areas like Khartoum, pressure on overstretched resources will
intensify. We are deeply concerned, and meeting the basic needs,
especially food, will be critical and is urgent."



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