Conditions in North Darfur are deteriorating, with the risk of famine spreading due to ongoing conflict. This has blocked aid routes and destroyed livelihoods, leaving many without access to food. The situation is further complicated by shortages of clean water and outbreaks of disease.

Children are among those most severely affected by the crisis. Further information on the situation and the response of organizations such as UK charity Kids for Kids is available from ReliefWeb, which provides updates on the crisis in Sudan.