'Our children are dying' - rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city
Summary
Rare video from the Sudanese city of el-Fasher shows the struggle of civilians trapped by ongoing conflict. Food is scarce, with prices skyrocketing, and there is a cholera outbreak. International aid efforts are hindered by a lack of cooperation from all sides involved in the conflict.Key Facts
- El-Fasher is a city in Sudan's Darfur region, currently experiencing severe food shortages and a cholera outbreak.
- The conflict involves the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been fighting for over two years.
- The RSF tightened a blockade on el-Fasher after losing control of the capital earlier this year.
- International aid organizations call for a pause in fighting to allow humanitarian aid into the city.
- Local activists provided rare footage showing people in dire conditions and scarcity of food.
- Prices for food have dramatically increased, affecting both availability and access.
- Hospitals in el-Fasher are struggling with damage, shortages of medical supplies, and increasing cases of malnutrition.
- The UN has requested a truce to allow aid to reach the city, but awaits cooperation from all parties.
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