A cholera epidemic has been declared in Sudan by Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, with nearly two dozen people dead and hundreds sickened. The outbreak is attributed to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions, with at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera across the country. The World Health Organization has reported over 11,000 cases and 316 deaths from cholera in Sudan so far.
In addition to the cholera outbreak, Sudan has been facing devastating floods that have killed dozens and displaced about 118,000 people. The country is also in the midst of a civil war that has killed thousands, displaced millions, and led to famine in some areas. Peace talks are underway in Switzerland to end the conflict, with international efforts to bring the warring factions to the negotiating table.
The conflict is between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who are vying for power in the country. The war has turned urban areas into battlefields, devastating civilian infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The military-controlled sovereign council in Sudan has agreed to send a government delegation to meet with US officials in Cairo to discuss ceasefire talks.
The situation in Sudan is dire, with the cholera epidemic, floods, and civil war compounding the suffering of the population. International efforts are underway to bring peace to the region and alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
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