Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war
Summary
In Sudan's Jebel Marra region, fertile land allows for the growth of crops like oranges, peanuts, and strawberries, but ongoing civil war and poor infrastructure prevent these goods from reaching larger markets. Many people in Sudan face severe food shortages due to the conflict, yet in Jebel Marra, food is being wasted because it cannot be sold or transported effectively.Key Facts
- Jebel Marra is a fertile and mountainous area in Sudan's Darfur region.
- The ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to severe food shortages, affecting about 25 million people.
- Jebel Marra's crops, such as oranges and peanuts, are rotting due to transportation issues.
- The region is controlled by the Sudan Liberation Army - Abdulwahid (SLA-AW), which has not joined the current conflict.
- Major roads are blocked by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and militias, isolating Jebel Marra.
- Tawila has become a makeshift market, but moving goods beyond this point is risky.
- A truce has allowed some local trade between Fur farmers and Arab nomads in Nertiti.
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