UK and partners urge urgent action on Sudan famine risk
An October 23 joint ministerial statement warns of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and calls for unhindered humanitarian access.
What the record says
The statement by the UK and 31 partners estimates that 19.5 million people, or 41% of Sudan’s population, face high levels of acute food insecurity, including five million at emergency levels. It identifies conflict, displacement, damaged infrastructure, obstructed aid and drought as contributors, and urges the parties to permit safe and rapid aid access.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Consult official humanitarian-agency updates for current needs, access conditions and response information.
Limits and what is not established
The figures and assessment are attributed to the joint statement. A warning about future famine risk is not confirmation that famine has been independently established in every affected area. Access conditions and estimates can change.
Sources checked October 23, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and joint signatories: original information