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FAO’s GIEWS Sudan country brief says 19.5 million people were projected to face acute food insecurity at IPC Phase 3 or above in February–May 2026. It also reports 5 million people in Phase 4 and 135,000 in Phase 5.

FAO estimates 2025 cereal production at 5.2 million tonnes, 22% below 2024 and 19% below the five-year average. These are period-specific estimates reported by FAO. The brief identifies conflict and rainfall conditions among risks to production and access.