Aid flows constrict and civilians in danger as Sudan descends into chaos
Sudan's unraveling forced humanitarian aid organizations, including those with staff killed by fighting, to suspend operations, despite millions of civilians in great need.
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Sudan's unraveling forced humanitarian aid organizations, including those with staff killed by fighting, to suspend operations, despite millions of civilians in great need.
An estimated 15 million people among Sudan's 46.7 million population are facing acute food insecurity, according to WFP.
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Five nations won seats on the U.N. Security Council for the next two years, putting them in a position to influence global policies on peace and security.