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Crisis Unfolds in South Sudan: The Toll of a Senseless War

Warning of Impending Famine

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
December 14, 2023
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Crisis Unfolds in South Sudan: The Toll of a Senseless War
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The United Nations issues a stark warning about the looming famine-like conditions in conflict-ridden South Sudan. Families in the heart of Sudan’s war zones face the grim prospect of severe hunger by next summer. The capital, ravaged by ongoing conflict, witnesses residents barely subsisting on meager daily meals.

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  • Dire Humanitarian Crisis
  • Impending Catastrophe
  • Devastating Conflict Impact
  • Insufficient Aid and Collapsing Markets
  • Call for Urgent Action

Dire Humanitarian Crisis

With nearly 30 million people, approximately two-thirds of the population, requiring aid, the UN paints a bleak picture of Sudan’s dire situation. This staggering number represents a doubling in need since the outbreak of hostilities between the army and Rapid Support Forces in mid-April.

Eddie Rowe, the head of WFP in the country, emphasizes the escalating struggle for basic sustenance. The UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reveals that a record 18 million people urgently need humanitarian food assistance, highlighting a crisis during what was once the country’s more abundant harvest season.

Impending Catastrophe

The situation is most acute in Khartoum, where over half the population faces acute food insecurity. Moreover, cities like Darfur and Kordofan, scarred by conflict, are witnessing a similar crisis. If conditions persist without improvement until May, families are on the brink of experiencing catastrophic hunger, leading to starvation without immediate aid.

A governmental declaration of famine occurs when 20% of households in a specific area reach this catastrophic stage.

Crisis Unfolds in South Sudan: The Toll of a Senseless War

Devastating Conflict Impact

The conflict’s toll extends beyond hunger, ravaging Khartoum and sparking ethnically driven violence in Darfur. Both sides stand accused of obstructing aid workers and seizing essential supplies, exacerbating the dire situation.

In besieged areas like al-Shajara in southern Khartoum, access to supplies remains a significant challenge due to the siege by the RSF, hampering aid distribution to thousands stranded in the conflict zone.

Insufficient Aid and Collapsing Markets

Estimates of the hungry population soar as fighting spreads, causing local markets to collapse and agriculture to suffer. Farmers, already struggling due to limited financing and below-average rainfall, witness a significant reduction in planted areas and staple crop production.

Aid agencies, grappling with access issues in conflict zones, struggle to reach those most in need. Limited funding further compounds the crisis, leaving even safe areas underserved. The UN’s 2023 appeal for Sudan is only a third funded, leaving a massive shortfall in addressing the escalating crisis.

Call for Urgent Action

Amidst this humanitarian catastrophe, the UN appeals for $4 billion to provide much-needed aid to those impacted by the conflict, both within and outside Sudan. Without swift intervention, the unfolding tragedy threatens to deepen, plunging millions into an abyss of hunger and despair.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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