Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Monitor warns drought and war raise Sudan famine risk
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
A monitor warned that drought linked to El Niño is affecting roughly half of Sudan, increasing the risk of famine as the country’s three-year war continues.
WHO: A monitor
WHAT: A monitor warned that drought and the ongoing war are increasing the risk of famine in Sudan.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Sudan
WHY: The monitor linked the increased famine risk to El Niño-induced drought affecting roughly half the country and the continuing war.
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