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“The Horror Unfolding Knows No Bounds”: U.N. Warns of Surging Hunger and Violence in Sudan

HeadlineMay 02, 2025

The U.N. human rights chief warned, “The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds,” as at least another 40 people were killed earlier this week in attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on the besieged city of El Fasher and Abu Shouk camp in North Darfur. Over 540 people have been reported killed in North Darfur over the past three weeks, though the actual death toll is likely much higher. The World Food Programme is warning time is running out to secure food aid for millions of people in need.

Shaun Hughes: “The rainy season is just around the corner, and we’re in a race against time to preposition food in areas that will be cut off when the rains come. During the rains last year, we saw a major surge in hunger and in disease outbreaks. … At the moment, we’re reaching 4 million people, but we need to scale that up to reach at least 7 million people.”

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