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The Intelligence: The world’s biggest humanitarian crisis

Apr 25, 2024
18:44
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Exploring the humanitarian crisis in Sudan with impending famine, endangered languages, and the existential threat domestic cats pose to Scottish wildcats
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  • Sudan faces imminent famine due to conflict hindering humanitarian aid delivery
  • Efforts to revitalize endangered languages are crucial for preserving linguistic diversity

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The Impending Famine Crisis in Sudan

The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the armed forces and paramilitary groups has escalated into a nationwide crisis, leading to a severe risk of famine. Donors have pledged funds to aid humanitarian efforts, yet the situation remains dire with mass starvation imminent. Estimates suggest that up to a million people could perish due to food shortages, exacerbated by the lack of access to essential supplies and escalating violence hindering aid delivery.

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