The USA is launching new peace talks to end Sudan’s 16-month civil war, driven by fears that the conflict is plunging the country into potentially the worst famine in decades. Sudan’s military, one of the two warring factions, had originally agreed to attend the negotiations in Switzerland, but changed their minds after a drone attack on the army chief, dashing hopes for a quick ceasefire. The talks aim to broker a ceasefire and secure humanitarian access for over ten million displaced people. Famine has been declared in Sudan’s Darfur region, with estimates suggesting up to 2.5 million people could die of hunger by September. Only one-third of the $2.7 billion requested by the UN for Sudan has been received so far: the UN fears that as many as 26 million face acute hunger. See
Sudan: USA urges both sides to new ceasefire talks, many millions facing acute hunger
Written by David Fletcher 15 Aug 2024Additional Info
- Pray: that in spite of everything, both sides will come to the negotiating table. Pray that aid will reach all those in danger of starvation. (Psalm 91:15)
- More: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/world/africa/sudan-civil-war-ceasefire-talks-geneva.html
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