The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is the global benchmark for evaluating the severity of hunger emergencies. However, its recent assessments have stirred criticism from Sudan’s government, which receives backing from the military.

Throughout the siege, locals reported that food supplies were completely cut off, leading them to resort to consuming animal feed and, in some instances, even animal hides.

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International Criminal Court prosecutors said on Monday they were collecting evidence of alleged mass killings and rapes after Al-Fasher’s fall.

Global aid cuts and bureaucratic impediments hobbling the ability of the United Nations and other aid agencies to provide food and other services have increased the humanitarian challenge in Sudan.

Kordofan another focal point of war

The IPC said the nearby city al-Dalanj could also be in famine, but a lack of data prevented a determination.