Famine Declared in Sudan's Zamzam Camp
Famine Declared in Sudan's Zamzam Camp
Famine Declared in Sudan's Zamzam Camp
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The Zamzam camp in Sudan's North Darfur region, home to approximately 500,000 displaced people, is facing a famine due to ongoing conflict and limited humanitarian access, as reported by the World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF. Flooding has further exacerbated the dire conditions, contaminating water and sanitation facilities, and increasing the risk of diseases like cholera. The Famine Review Committee (FRC) emphasized that the crisis is the worst it has been in over seven years, with an alarming number of people experiencing extreme food shortages and severe malnutrition. As the civil war continues, the population at Zamzam has surged due to violence, with many fleeing from the besieged town of El-Fasher. Efforts for U.S.-mediated peace talks may be compromised following a recent assassination attempt on a military leader, raising concerns over the political will needed to address the humanitarian crisis. Without immediate intervention, the situation could deteriorate further across Sudan, impacting millions of vulnerable individuals, especially children.

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