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Sudan's "Forgotten War"

2024/10/27
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Andrew Mambo：报道了苏丹战争导致的严重人道主义危机，包括大量人员伤亡、流离失所和饥荒，并指出国际社会对此关注不足。Emmanuel Akinwotu：详细描述了苏丹战争的起因，从2019年的革命到2021年的政变，以及军队和RSF之间的冲突。他讲述了在苏丹的经历，包括在奥姆杜尔曼和喀土穆郊区目睹的战争破坏和流离失所者的困境。他采访了经历战争的苏丹家庭，以及在战争中工作的医生，展现了战争对平民生活的巨大影响。Alzeber：讲述了他们一家在喀土穆躲藏数月，靠少量面粉和水生存的经历，以及他们冒着生命危险步行逃离喀土穆的经历。Dr. Jamal Mohamed：描述了奥姆杜尔曼医院面临的困境，包括医护人员的工资未发放，医疗物资匮乏，以及在炮火连天的环境下救治伤员的艰辛。他表达了对国际社会关注不足的失望，称这场战争为‘被遗忘的战争’。Musa Atfara：讲述了他在家附近被炸弹袭击受伤的经历，以及他对未来住所的担忧。Mohammed：在医院迎接新生婴儿，与战争的残酷形成鲜明对比，展现了战争中依然存在的人性光辉。 Andrew Mambo: 对苏丹战争的严重性和国际社会关注不足表示担忧，并强调了冲突对平民生活造成的巨大影响。Emmanuel Akinwotu: 深入分析了苏丹战争的起因和发展过程，从最初的革命到军方和准军事组织之间的冲突，并详细描述了战争对苏丹人民生活各个方面的破坏性影响，包括流离失所、饥荒、医疗系统崩溃等。他通过采访当地居民和医护人员，展现了战争的残酷现实和人道主义危机的严重性。Alzeber: 讲述了他们一家在战争中躲藏、挨饿和逃亡的亲身经历，生动地展现了战争对普通民众造成的巨大痛苦和恐惧。Dr. Jamal Mohamed: 描述了在战争环境下医院面临的巨大挑战，包括医疗资源匮乏、医护人员缺乏报酬等，并表达了对国际社会缺乏关注的失望情绪。Musa Atfara: 讲述了他在战争中受伤的经历，以及对未来生活的担忧，展现了战争对个人生活造成的长期影响。Mohammed: 在战争的背景下，他迎接新生婴儿的喜悦，与战争的残酷形成鲜明对比，展现了苏丹人民在困境中依然对生活的希望。

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Why is Sudan's war considered 'forgotten'?

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan receives little global attention despite being one of the worst in the world.

Why did the conflict in Sudan escalate?

The war escalated after a coup led by the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, overthrew a civilian-led government.

Why is the current conflict in Sudan different from past wars?

Unlike previous wars, the current conflict has directly impacted the capital, Khartoum, disrupting the lives of its residents who were previously in a bubble of normalcy.

Why do many Sudanese people prefer the army over the Rapid Support Forces?

The army is seen as having more legitimacy and trust, and people view it as their salvation despite its role in the coup.

Why is the healthcare system in Sudan struggling?

The healthcare system is overwhelmed with patients, lacks basic supplies, and medical staff haven't been paid since the war started.

Why do some people in Sudan face starvation?

Half of Sudan's population faces starvation due to the displacement crisis and the destruction of infrastructure, including food supplies.

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Emmanuel Akinwotu discusses his journey to Sudan and the brutal war that has displaced millions and caused immense suffering.
  • As many as 150,000 people have been killed in Sudan.
  • The war has led to the world's worst displacement crisis, with 12 million people internally displaced or made refugees.
  • Half of the country is facing starvation.

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12 million displaced. As many as 150,000 dead. Half the country facing starvation. The simple truth? War is tearing apart Sudan. NPR's West Africa correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu recently reported near the heart of that fighting. Along the way, he met a young man who, with his family, survived for months on flour and water while hiding under a bed. He found doctors caring for the sick and dying even as shells exploded nearby. The current humanitarian crisis in Sudan is seen as one of the worst in the world, but has little global attention. "They forget about us," one exhausted doctor said. "It's a forgotten war."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)