Displaced residents in Kalma Camp, in South Darfur, reported yesterday a distressing surge in fatalities among vulnerable groups, notably children and the elderly, due to severe malnutrition within the camp.
about the child mortality surge at the camp have shown no signs of abating. Residents continue to appeal to humanitarian agencies for the swift delivery of essential food supplies to displaced individuals across the Darfur region.
Speaking to Radio Dabanga yesterday, activist Isaac Mohamed Abdallah underscored the critical need to address the dire humanitarian conditions. Abdallah emphasised that the"provision ofHighlighting the grim realities faced by displaced communities, Abdallah lamented the withdrawal of humanitarian organisations from the camps following the conflict's start on April 15.
The withdrawal, attributed to security concerns, aggravated the scarcity of vital food and medical supplies, compounded by the inability to cultivate crops during the previous farming season.Abdallah stressed the need for the direct and honest relay of the displaced community's message to the relevant authorities, highlighting the urgency for immediate intervention to avert further loss of life., that child mortality rates were surging in South Darfur's Kalma camp.
Shamseldin Saleh, a political activist, told Radio Dabanga of the dire situation being endured in Kalma and other camps across the state. Amid the ongoing war, humanitarian relief efforts have stalled, and hunger levels continue to intensify.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic.
AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 400 news and information items daily from over 100 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sudan: Security Council Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in SudanThe UN Security Council on Friday adopted a key resolution on Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the war-torn country during the month of Ramadan, which begins on Sunday.
Read more »
Sudan: Statement By Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell On Children in Sudan At Risk of Famine'The brutal war in Sudan is pushing the country toward famine and a catastrophic loss of life, especially among children. In what is now the world's largest child displacement crisis, severe malnutrition among young children is intensifying beyond the worst projections, and there are outbreaks of cholera, measles and malaria.
Read more »
Sudan: UN Security Council Calls for Peace in Sudan During RamadanThe United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution Friday calling for a Ramadan cease-fire in Sudan, where the U.N. secretary-general warned this week that the humanitarian crisis has reached 'colossal proportions.'
Read more »
Sudan: Strikes Shutdown Sudan PortsSea Ports Corporation (SPC) workers have reported a successful strike in Port Sudan, Red Sea state, with participation exceeding 90 per cent, protesting government decisions.
Read more »
Sudan: World Ignores Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation in SudanApril marks the one-year anniversary of the war in Sudan, sparked by a power struggle between two rival generals. Aid organizations say the war is having catastrophic consequences for the population of nearly 49 million people -- more than half of whom need life-saving humanitarian assistance.
Read more »
Sudan: Special Online Briefing with Special Envoy for Sudan Tom PerrielloBroadcast Transcript - MODERATOR: Greetings to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s London International Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from around the world for this on-the-record briefing with U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello. Special Envoy Perriello will discuss urgent U.S.
Read more »