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Photo: United Nations Photo/Flickr, Water Scarcity at IDP Camp North Darfur

Increasing water scarcity can lead to both cooperation as well as political tensions. How can scarcity of water and food be fought?

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From Catastrophe to Famine: Immediate action needed in Sudan to contain mass starvation

8 February 2024 - 15:26

This policy brief assesses the consequences of the conflict in Sudan on the country's food system, attributing the food shortages to the deliberate policies of Sudanese generals. The brief predicts a catastrophic situation with seven million people facing famine by June 2024, which entails that urgent action is needed.