Sudan - famine imminent
The world is now more aware of this problem than before but too little is being done to end the conflict. Without a lasting ceasefire, the fighting will likely continue and aid will not be delivered to people who are beginning to die in large numbers. So far diplomatic efforts have produced little results and the external forces fueling the conflict are not ceasing to do so.
External military supply and support are fueling the war but it's the Sudanese warring factions who are fighting it. Yes, a transition to civilian rule is necessary and yes it is up to the Sudanese people to solve their problems but there may not be a Sudan left if the international community does not act in concert to stop full collapse and mass mortality. Not acting now will affect the greater region and trigger a chain reaction across the already massively displacing Sahel and Central Africa. A reaction that will upset the external resource dependencies across Africa and will impact Europe directly.
Regional forces do not appear to have the will or the focus to change the situation. The UK does not appear to be willing or able to apply subtle pressure to quell the hostilities. It is now time for the USA and PRC to put aside their differences in the region and apply and agree on a sufficient pressure regime that will take care of the problem. If action is not taken now direct force will be required to prevent a catastrophe of proportions not seen since WWII.
We must remember that human life is above all price, irrespective of the continent and the perceived strategic importance of the country. Our collective outlook depends on us doing the right thing now as always. Let's do what we can to put an end to this conflict. For most of us raising public awareness is at the top of that list.
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