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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Where Is The World's Worst Atrocity And Why Is Nothing Being Done About It?

Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Samantha Nutt, co-founder of War Child Canada, shares her firsthand insights from crisis zones like Sudan and Afghanistan. She highlights the neglect of Sudan's dire humanitarian crisis and critiques the global community's inaction. The conversation delves into the geopolitical influences complicating aid efforts and the differences in attention toward various conflicts. Nutt also emphasizes the resilience of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and calls for greater awareness and engagement in humanitarian efforts.
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  • Sudan represents an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with severe displacement and starvation issues largely ignored by the global community.
  • Political apathy and public cynicism towards ongoing crises, like that in Sudan, hinder effective international intervention and aid mobilization.

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The Atrocity in Sudan

Sudan currently represents the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, with around 10 million people displaced and tens of thousands reported killed amid ongoing violence. The conflict erupted in April 2023, primarily between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military, following a failed power-sharing agreement. Compounded by the destruction of food reserves, approximately 13 million people are at risk of acute starvation as both parties have controlled and limited essential supplies. Despite the severity of the crisis, it has not attracted the global attention or financial support seen in other conflicts, such as those in Ukraine and Gaza.

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