THE World Food Programme has warned that 19 million people, or 40% of Sudan, could face increased food insecurity as a result of the recent violence. Note that the numbers do not include South Sudan.
Read more in this report with a 5-minute video showing people who have reached the Ethiopian border.
From Channel 4 News, UK
By Jamal Osman, Africa Correspondent
Published Wednesday 10 May 2023 - full copy:
Sudan crisis: thousands flee to Ethiopia as fighting gets worse
Fighting in Khartoum between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary RSF group shows no sign of abating despite diplomatic talks taking place in Saudi Arabia.
The World Health Organisation says the conflict has killed more than 600 people and injured at least 5,000.
The World Food Programme has also warned that 19 million people, or 40% of the country, could face increased food insecurity as a result of the recent violence.
Hundreds of thousands of people have also been forced to take refuge in neighbouring Chad, Egypt and South Sudan.
View original and video news report here: https://www.channel4.com/news/sudan-crisis-thousands-flee-to-ethiopia-as-fighting-gets-worse
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