Sudan's warring sides target local aid volunteers fighting famine

Local volunteers in Sudan are struggling to provide life-saving aid amid ongoing violence from both the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during 17 months of conflict.

Attacks against these volunteers have intensified, with many fleeing due to threats and violence.

Communal kitchens established to serve the starving population have often halted operations, as funding becomes a target for looters.

Currently, over 25 million people in Sudan face acute hunger.

While international organizations are trying to support local efforts, bureaucratic hurdles delay aid, leaving many families reliant on community kitchens for survival.