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Famine Rages in Sudan as Peace Talks Fall Short Yet Again
[Image: A starving child in Sudan, credit: UNICEF]
Date: March 15, 2023
Sudan is on the brink of a catastrophic famine as peace talks between the government and rebel groups have failed to yield a lasting agreement. The crisis has left millions of people without access to food, water, and medical care, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
According to the United Nations, an estimated 3.5 million people in Sudan are facing severe food insecurity, with over 1 million children at risk of malnutrition. The famine is attributed to a combination of factors, including conflict, economic instability, and climate change.
The latest round of peace talks, which concluded on Monday, failed to produce a comprehensive agreement between the Sudanese government and the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF), a coalition of rebel groups. The SRF has been fighting the government for nearly a decade, demanding greater autonomy and representation in the country’s government.
The failure of the peace talks has led to a sense of desperation among aid workers and humanitarian organizations, who are struggling to reach affected communities. "We are running out of time," said a UN spokesperson. "If we don’t see a significant improvement in the situation, we will see a catastrophic famine unfold in Sudan."
The international community has urged the Sudanese government and rebel groups to return to the negotiating table and find a lasting solution to the crisis. The African Union, the European Union, and the United States have all called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of peace talks.
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