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European Commission warns of worsening hunger in Sudan

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European Commission warns of worsening hunger in Sudan

The European Commission warns of worsening hunger in Sudan as the conflict continues to deteriorate the humanitarian situation. It calls on donors and humanitarian partners to quickly strengthen relief operations and expand their reach, according to a statement reported by Bajnews.

The European Commission has warned of worsening hunger in Sudan, where the conflict continues to increase food needs, according to a statement cited by Baj News.

The European institution called on donors and humanitarian partners to strengthen and expand aid operations, with urgent action and no delay, Baj News reports.

The warning comes after the United Nations warned that food aid in Sudan is expected to run out in early 2027. The United Nations had called for preparations for this shortage in its warning on food aid in Sudan, published on 15 October.

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