UN says humanitarian situation in Sudan a catastrophe

The humanitarian situation in Sudan is an absolute catastrophe, the UN said on Tuesday, as the country reels from almost 16 months of fighting between rival groups. Speaking to the UN Security Council, Edem Wosornu, director of operations at the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said a staggering 26 million people are experiencing acute hunger. A UN report warned that famine is likely to persist from November to January 2025.