Famine has been declared in North Darfur, in the Zamzam camp, currently home to more than 400,000 displaced people. Famine represents the most acute level of food insecurity. This level has only been declared on two occasions so far (in Somalia in 2011 and South Sudan in 2017). Without humanitarian aid, the situation could spread to other regions, where more than 25 million people – half the country’s population – are already threatened by acute food insecurity. In addition to the catastrophic food situation, the population is also having to contend with widespread violence and no longer has access to reliable healthcare, as almost 80% of the region’s hospitals are no longer operational.
In an attempt to bring an end to the conflict raging in Sudan, On 14 August, new peace talks initiated by the United States began in Switzerland. The talks bring a glimmer of hope amidst a war that has already claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions.
Since the crisis began, we have been carrying out humanitarian projects in Sudan, Chad and South Sudan. Thanks to the donations received, SwS’s Swiss partners Caritas, Medair, Vétérinaires sans frontières, MSF and the Swiss Red Cross have been providing access to medical care, food, drinking water and sanitation facilities, as well as financial and psychosocial support for displaced families.
Here are a few examples of the assistance being provided:
The situation remains extremely precarious and humanitarian aid urgently needs to be stepped up.
Thank you very much for your support.
Swiss Solidarity, 1211 Geneva 8
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