Guest Column - Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur – where news organizations and aid agencies are warning of a return to the widespread genocide and mass rapes in Darfur that began in 2003.
Hayat stands with her child who is being treated for malnutrition at a nutrition stabilization centre in Abu Shouk IDP camp in North Darfur.Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan . Many Sudan ese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur – where news organizations and aid agencies are warning of a return to the widespread genocide and mass rapes in Darfur that began in 2003. On Friday, the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher .
In the past few months, WHO and partners' efforts have resulted in a decline in the number of cases of cholera, dengue, and malaria. In six high-risk states. 4.5 million people over one year of age received the oral cholera vaccine, and 5.7 million people in seven states were vaccinated against measles and rubella. We have delivered supplies for the treatment of 115, 000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.
Time is running out. Without a stop to the fighting and unhindered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid, Sudan's crisis will dramatically worsen in the months to come, with implications for a large region.). 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.
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