Sudan War Termed As World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis By The African Union

 



Sudan War Termed As World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis By The African Union


AU said that the Sudan’s civil war is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Saying that the war has affected hundreds of thousands of children by causing malnourishment to them.


According to Mohamed Ibn the Chairman of the African Union panel on Sudan, he said the war has stopped access to humanitarian reliefs which has led to inadequate food and serious hunger.

‘‘Furthermore, he said the continuous abuse of children, women and the elderly and the sick lack of medical assistance can be referred to as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.’’


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