World paid little attention to Sudan’s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
Associated PressApr 28
Sudan: Europe Commits to Aid Increase on War Anniversary
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The Facts
European officials met in France on Monday to discuss humanitarian aid for Sudan, a year after the country plunged into a civil war that claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced that Germany will provide €244M ($260M) in aid and called on other European countries to pledge funds, warning that 1M Sudanese might die of hunger this year.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Given the humanitarian disaster in Sudan, financial aid is essential, but not enough. An immediate cease-fire and a peaceful and negotiated political settlement are at least as important. Furthermore, it's necessary to exert pressure on the warring parties to ensure that they grant humanitarian organizations safe access to the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Establishment-critical narrative
It's telling that no concrete commitments were made in Paris to alleviate the Sudanese nightmare. Famine is a reality in Sudan and the international indifference compared to Gaza and Ukraine is a disgrace. If humanitarian values are still valid, the international community must immediately provide the funding needed to prevent an even greater catastrophe.
