The UN warns that Sudan's poverty rate has jumped from 45% to 73% since the war began in April 2023, leaving millions struggling to meet basic needs.Rising inflation, a weak currency, and soaring living costs have forced families to cut spending to essentials like food.Fighting in Kordofan intensifies while conflicting reports emerge about El Obeid's humanitarian situation.Private sector worker Youssef Al-Mahi says his salary now covers only 20% of family needs, with many sacrificing non-essentials.Economic hardship is overwhelming as peace talks stall due to political divisions.Economist Enas Ibrahim urges focus on agriculture and exports to revive the economy, while TASIS opens humanitarian corridors in El Obeid.Meanwhile, Kenya's President Ruto denies ties to Sudan's conflict, stressing the need for global action.The crisis highlights deepening poverty, disrupted livelihoods, and urgent calls for aid and political resolution.
Original title: Sudan Conflict Pushes Poverty to 73% as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens: "More Difficult than Ever"
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