Besieged Sudan city residents face starvation, UN warns
Summary
The United Nations has warned that people living in the city of el-Fasher in Sudan are facing starvation because the city is surrounded by paramilitary forces, blocking essential supplies for more than a year. The conflict, involving Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has caused severe food shortages and high food prices. The UN and other groups are trying to deliver food, but fighting makes it difficult.Key Facts
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) cannot deliver food to el-Fasher due to blockade by paramilitary forces.
- El-Fasher is surrounded by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for about 16 months, aiming to take control from Sudan's army.
- The city remains home to about 300,000 people, who are now facing starvation.
- Sudan plunged into civil war in April 2023 due to a power struggle between the army and RSF.
- Nearly 38% of children under five in nearby camps suffer from malnutrition.
- Food shortages have increased prices, forcing people to eat non-food items like animal fodder.
- The UN has sought a temporary ceasefire to deliver aid, but the RSF has not agreed.
- Over a million people have fled el-Fasher since the conflict started.
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