UN Warns of Possible Full-Scale Famine in South Sudan Amid Fighting
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- •The UN aid chief issued warnings on April 18 and 17 about the risk of full-scale famine in South Sudan.
- •Fighting in South Sudan has intensified, severely disrupting food production and aid delivery.
- •A hospital in South Sudan was struck, prompting warnings from a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) worker about rising attacks on healthcare facilities.
- •Reports describe widespread despair and abandonment among South Sudanese civilians amid ongoing violence.
- •The conflict has led to extreme food shortages threatening millions of people in the country.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the South Sudanese government and armed groups agree to a ceasefire humanitarian aid could reach affected populations more effectively, potentially reducing famine risk and improving healthcare access.
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CNHong Kong Free Press‘Growing trend worldwide’: MSF worker warns of rising attacks on healthcare facilities after S Sudan hospital strikeMEAl Jazeera - AllUN aid chief warns of possible ‘full-scale famine’ in South SudanMEAl Jazeera - AllUN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifiesAFRICAAllAfrica - Top