The ongoing civil war in Sudan has led to a humanitarian crisis, with more than 25 million people facing acute hunger and outbreaks of disease. Cholera has killed over 300 people, and other infections such as dengue fever and meningitis are on the rise. The World Health Organization has reported that the recent cholera outbreaks have had the highest fatality rates in over a decade. Access to clean water and sanitation is crucial to prevent the spread of the disease.
In addition to those displaced within Sudan, millions of people have fled to neighboring countries such as Chad, the Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. Recent floods in Nile State and Kassala have also added to the displacement crisis. The war, which began in April 2023, is between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths.
Efforts are being made by the United States, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the African Union, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Nations to facilitate ceasefire talks between the warring parties. Talks in Switzerland involve experts and civil society representatives and aim to achieve a cessation of hostilities and allow for humanitarian access to those in need. The situation in Sudan remains dire, with urgent action needed to address the crisis.
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