Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: Malnutrition and Conflict Devastate Lives

Nearly two dozen children have died from malnutrition in central Sudan amid severe fighting between military forces and a paramilitary group. The crisis exacerbates the country's ongoing humanitarian turmoil, with millions facing famine as a result of war and supply shortages.

In light of escalating violence between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), nearly two dozen children have succumbed to malnutrition in the besieged regions of central Sudan, medical experts report.

The ongoing conflict, which erupted in April 2023 due to a power struggle, has plunged Sudan into its most severe humanitarian crisis. With over 40,000 people killed and millions displaced, the devastation has led to widespread famine, particularly affecting the Kordofan and Darfur regions.

International aid organizations face blockades preventing essential supplies from entering besieged cities like Kadugli, exacerbating the dire conditions. The situation remains critical as clashes for territorial control continue, culminating in reports of atrocities, including the mass killing of civilians in el-Fasher, raising alarm across the globe.

(With inputs from agencies.)