Two years into Sudan’s brutal civil conflict, more than four million people have fled the country, seeking safety in neighbouring nations. But with resources dwindling, the WFP says it is now struggling to sustain its emergency response.

Food parcels originally designed to last a family two weeks are now being stretched over six, officials told the BBC. The agency is urgently appealing for just over $200 million to continue supporting refugees outside Sudan over the next six months.

Within Sudan itself, the need is even more dire. The WFP has increased its reach to over four million people each month, a significant jump from earlier this year. However, continuing these operations will require more than $500 million to provide life-saving aid to those most at risk.

“This is not just a funding gap, it’s a matter of life and death for millions,” a humanitarian worker familiar with the response said. “The international community must step up before this crisis spirals even further.”

With no end in sight to the conflict, aid agencies fear that unless fresh funding is secured, the situation will deteriorate rapidly, pushing already vulnerable communities deeper into hunger and despair.

--ChannelAfrica--