The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that¡¯s expected to show famine spreading across the country, a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the world¡¯s largest hunger crises.
In a letter dated Dec. 23, the government¡¯s agriculture minister said the government is halting its participation in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system. The letter accused the IPC of ¡°issuing unreliable reports that undermine Sudan¡¯s sovereignty and dignity.¡±
On Tuesday, the IPC is expected to publish a report finding that famine has spread to five areas in Sudan and could expand to 10 by May, according to a briefing document seen by Reuters. ¡°This marks an unprecedented deepening and widening of the food and nutrition crisis, driven by the devastating conflict and poor humanitarian access,¡± the document stated.
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