• TOPSHOT - Ali Abdula, 16, guides his donkey carrying his two younger siblings, both suffering from malnutrition, past people lining up to register for aid at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in Agari, North Kordofan, on June 17, 2024. More than 10 million people have been displaced within war-torn Sudan, according to figures released on June 11 by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Since the war broke out in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, 7. 26 million people have fled their homes, adding to 2. 83 million already displaced by previous conflicts, the IOM said. The UN has repeatedly warned that Sudan is facing the world's worst displacement crisis, as the war shows no signs of abating and the spectre of famine haunts the country. (Photo by GUY PETERSON / AFP)
    TOPSHOT - Ali Abdula, 16, guides his donkey carrying his two younger siblings, both suffering from malnutrition, past people lining up to register for aid at a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in Agari, North Kordofan, on June 17, 2024. More than 10 million people have been displaced within war-torn Sudan, according to figures released on June 11 by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Since the war broke out in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, 7. 26 million people have fled their homes, adding to 2. 83 million already displaced by previous conflicts, the IOM said. The UN has repeatedly warned that Sudan is facing the world's worst displacement crisis, as the war shows no signs of abating and the spectre of famine haunts the country. (Photo by GUY PETERSON / AFP)
  • The conflict has displaced more than 10 million people within Sudan, the International Organisation for Migration says.
    The conflict has displaced more than 10 million people within Sudan, the International Organisation for Migration says.
  • The UN estimates that five million Sudanese are suffering from extreme hunger, with countries hosting refugees from the war also facing a lack of food.
    The UN estimates that five million Sudanese are suffering from extreme hunger, with countries hosting refugees from the war also facing a lack of food.
  • The US has warned hunger in Sudan could reach levels last seen in Ethiopia in the 1980s, when famine killed 1.2 million.
    The US has warned hunger in Sudan could reach levels last seen in Ethiopia in the 1980s, when famine killed 1.2 million.
  • People wait to receive food cards a camp for internally displaced people in North Kordofan. Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April last year.
    People wait to receive food cards a camp for internally displaced people in North Kordofan. Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April last year.
  • The UN refugee agency has called for humanitarian access to Sudan to be increased, as the threat of famine looms.
    The UN refugee agency has called for humanitarian access to Sudan to be increased, as the threat of famine looms.
  • The UN has warned Sudan faces the world's worst displacement crisis, with little progress in efforts to secure a ceasefire.
    The UN has warned Sudan faces the world's worst displacement crisis, with little progress in efforts to secure a ceasefire.
  • People queue to register for a potential food aid delivery in North Kordofan. Doctors Without Borders says there are 'extreme levels of suffering' across Sudan.
    People queue to register for a potential food aid delivery in North Kordofan. Doctors Without Borders says there are 'extreme levels of suffering' across Sudan.
  • Huts to provide shelter for displaced people in Rabang. The war has killed tens of thousands in Sudan.
    Huts to provide shelter for displaced people in Rabang. The war has killed tens of thousands in Sudan.
  • More than 7.2 million have fled their homes since the war broke out between the military and the RSF, International Organisation for Migration says.
    More than 7.2 million have fled their homes since the war broke out between the military and the RSF, International Organisation for Migration says.
  • The US recently pledged $315 million in aid to Sudan and warned the country faces a historic famine.
    The US recently pledged $315 million in aid to Sudan and warned the country faces a historic famine.
  • A woman braids her sister's hair in the Rabang displacement camp.
    A woman braids her sister's hair in the Rabang displacement camp.
  • The US is among the countries to push to restart ceasefire talks.
    The US is among the countries to push to restart ceasefire talks.
  • A child is fed at the malnutrition ward of a hospital in the Nuba Mountains. Sudan is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Doctors Without Borders has warned.
    A child is fed at the malnutrition ward of a hospital in the Nuba Mountains. Sudan is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Doctors Without Borders has warned.
  • Global agencies have warned millions are on the brink of starvation in Sudan.
    Global agencies have warned millions are on the brink of starvation in Sudan.
  • Girls collect water from a hill after heavy rain near the Rabang displacement camp.
    Girls collect water from a hill after heavy rain near the Rabang displacement camp.
  • The family of a bride celebrate in the Nuba Mountains as they prepare to deliver a dowry of porridge and a fermented beverage known as merisa.
    The family of a bride celebrate in the Nuba Mountains as they prepare to deliver a dowry of porridge and a fermented beverage known as merisa.
  • Sudan's worsening hunger crisis has also affected livestock.
    Sudan's worsening hunger crisis has also affected livestock.
  • People take the body of a large snake to the Rabang camp. International agencies have issued dire warnings about the threat of famine in Sudan.
    People take the body of a large snake to the Rabang camp. International agencies have issued dire warnings about the threat of famine in Sudan.
  • Men ride a camel in South Kordofan state. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says more food and aid is needed to help people 'that otherwise risk starvation'.
    Men ride a camel in South Kordofan state. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi says more food and aid is needed to help people 'that otherwise risk starvation'.

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Sudan faces growing humanitarian crisis - in pictures

The continuing civil war has provoked one of the world's worst humanitarian crises in decades, according to Doctors Without Borders

The National

June 25, 2024

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Updated: June 25, 2024, 11:28 AM
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