UN warns famine confirmed in parts of Sudan and drought in Somalia as funding gaps force aid cuts The UN relayed WFP and OCHA warnings that famine has been confirmed in El Fashir and Kadugli (Cadugli) and that more than 21 million people in Sudan face acute food insecurity; Somalia has declared a nationwide drought emergency, and the $1.4 billion humanitarian plan for the region is only about 22% funded ($317 million).

Famine has been officially confirmed in Sudan, while millions in Somalia are facing severe drought, all amid a critical funding crisis for humanitarian aid.

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Ambassador Bashir addresses food security concerns amid Sudan's escalating crisis Sudan faces severe food insecurity, but official famine criteria remain unmet, experts confirm.

As Sudan grapples with alarming food insecurity and malnutrition rates among children, the UN warns that while the situation is dire, official famine criteria have not yet been met.

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