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Sudan is experiencing what the United Nations is calling the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with a growing number of people, particularly women and children, dying from malnutrition and hunger. The situation is dire in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, which has been under siege for over a year by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The ongoing conflict, which has displaced millions and caused tens of thousands of deaths, has severely restricted access to food and medical aid.
A report indicates that at least 63 people have died from malnutrition in El Fasher since August 3, with that number only representing those who managed to reach a hospital. The World Food Programme estimates that around 40% of children under five in the city are acutely malnourished, with 11% in a severe state. The crisis is a stark consequence of the three-year conflict, which has crippled the country’s infrastructure and made it impossible for aid to reach the most vulnerable populations.
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Sudan’s capital of North Darfur is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces
World Food Programme: Sudan is Facing The Largest Hunger Crisis
