A recent report by the United Nations’ hunger monitor has highlighted the worsening food security situation in Sudan, where over eight million people are facing food shortages, with 750,000 at risk of immediate starvation. Save the Children’s analysis shows that 16.4 million children are now facing critical levels of hunger, up from 8.3 million in just the past year.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the international community, particularly the Western world, has shown little interest in Sudan’s crisis. This lack of attention is sadly not uncommon, as other conflicts and crises around the world are similarly being overlooked, including those in Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gaza.
The article emphasizes that when the international community turns its back on a crisis, it only serves to allow the situation to worsen. Urgent action is needed to address the growing humanitarian needs in Sudan and prevent a devastating famine. Families are already resorting to extreme measures such as eating soil and leaves to stave off starvation, and the upcoming crop planting season is at risk due to widespread displacement and hunger.
The author calls on the international community to expand its attention beyond single conflicts and issues, and recognize the ongoing crises that require urgent action, including in Sudan. Failure to act now will result in what could be the largest hunger crisis of our time, with devastating consequences for the people of Sudan.
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