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WFP warns El Obeid is becoming the new epicentre of Sudan's displacement and hunger crisis
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by World Food Programme , ReliefWeb
· July 20, 2026
· 4 min read
. This risks reversing some of the fragile gains achieved over the last several months when WFP scaled up its food assistance efforts in Sudan to support communities at-risk of famine. Here are the latest updates on food security and WFP’s operations in the area and across the country. Food insecuri
Key takeaway More than 30 new cholera cases have been recorded.
Why this matters
The situation in El Obeid poses a significant threat to the fragile progress made in addressing Sudan's displacement and hunger crisis. With hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people pouring into the city, the already strained resources and services are being pushed to the brink. The World Food Programme's efforts to provide food assistance are being hindered by severe funding shortfalls, resulting in reduced rations for those in need. The emergence of cholera cases and regular power outages disrupting water supplies further exacerbate the crisis. As the city's population potentially doubles, the risk of malnutrition among vulnerable groups, such as young children and pregnant women, increases. The WFP's ability to scale up its response will be crucial in preventing hunger-related deaths and mitigating the effects of the crisis. The organization's logistics efforts, including the launch of common storage services and positioning of food stocks, will be essential in supporting the growing number of displaced people in El Obeid.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . This risks reversing some of the fragile gains achieved over the last several months when WFP scaled up its food assistance efforts in Sudan to support communities at-risk of famine. Here are the latest updates on food security and WFP’s operations in the area and across the country. Food insecuri
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