Relief Arrives in Sudan as UN Addresses Severe Hunger Crisis

Food aid finally reached Sudan's capital. People cried happy tears when trucks arrived in Khartoum. This marks the first delivery since the war began in April 2023.

The United Nations says Sudan faces the worst hunger crisis on Earth. The fighting between army forces and RSF fighters caused this problem.

Aid worker Duaa Tariq shared her joy with the BBC. She talked about how everyone felt when the trucks arrived in south Khartoum.

Getting aid had been hard before. Both sides of the war blocked roads and made things unsafe. But groups worked together to make this delivery happen. They talked with both the army and RSF.

The trucks brought much-needed supplies. Twenty-eight vehicles came loaded with food and health items, some of which went straight to Al Bashayer Hospital.

Ms Tariq explained how badly people needed these supplies. She said this aid helps fight the hunger in Khartoum. Experts warn that Sudan might face a famine. They say about 24.6 million people need food right away.

The war started because two leaders fought for power. They had worked together before, taking control in 2021. But their fight turned into a civil war.

The conflict hurt many people. Tom Perriello, a US helper for Sudan, thinks maybe 150,000 people died. More than 11 million left their homes.

Peace talks keep happening. But the army and RSF haven't stopped fighting yet.
 

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