The people of Sudan are at imminent risk of famine due to a year-long war between the army and paramilitary forces, with 18 million people already acutely hungry and 3.6 million children malnourished. The situation is dire and urgent action is needed to prevent a catastrophic hunger crisis.
Key Points
18 million people in Sudan are acutely hungry
3.6 million children are acutely malnourished
Risk of famine is imminent without immediate action
Pros
Raising awareness about the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan
Highlighting the urgent need for international assistance and intervention
Cons
Risk of widespread death and famine in Sudan
Ethnic bloodshed and displacement of millions of people