US and 30 Western nations warn of famine risk in war-hit Sudan

The US and 30 other Western countries, including EU states, the UK, Canada, Switzerland and Norway, have warned of an 'alarming deterioration' in Sudan's food security. In a joint statement, they called conflict the main driver of hunger and urged the warring sides to remove obstacles to aid. The war, which began in April 2023, has displaced 14 million people.