Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender
Summary
The leader of Sudan's government-aligned forces says the ongoing war will end only when the rival paramilitary group surrenders. The conflict has led to starvation, displacement, and empty villages in Sudan. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire, highlighting a dire humanitarian crisis.Key Facts
- General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan insists that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must disarm for the war to end.
- Millions of people in Sudan face severe food shortages, with many living in poor conditions.
- The UN's fundraising for Sudan has dropped, leading to cuts in food aid by the World Food Programme.
- Military actions have forced people to leave, creating "ghost towns" in conflict zones like North Darfur and North Kordofan.
- Fighting between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF involves control struggles over strategic locations.
- The humanitarian situation is worsened by reduced international financial support, impacting aid delivery.
- The United Nations describes the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the world's worst right now.
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