Sudan: World Needs to ‘Wakeup’ to Famine in Sudan’s Darfur – WFP

United Nations — A senior U.N. humanitarian official said Tuesday that the confirmation of famine in parts of Sudan’s Darfur region must serve as a wakeup call for the international community.

“There must now be a coordinated diplomatic effort to address the widespread operational challenges and impediments that aid agencies are facing, as we try to reach the millions of Sudanese people in abject need,” said Stephen Omollo, World Food Program’s assistant executive director.

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