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Children in Sudan Starve, Eating Animal Feed Amid War

9/15/2025

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Story summary

In El Fasher, Sudan, thousands of children are consuming animal feed due to a brutal civil war.
More than 260,000 residents are trapped, enduring starvation tactics from militants.
Locals report having "nothing else" to eat but low-quality livestock food.
The civil war, ongoing for two years, involves clashes between the military and the Rapid Support Forces.
El Fasher faces severe humanitarian consequences amid the violence.

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Story summary

In El Fasher, Sudan, thousands of children are consuming animal feed due to a brutal civil war.
More than 260,000 residents are trapped, enduring starvation tactics from militants.
Locals report having "nothing else" to eat but low-quality livestock food.
The civil war, ongoing for two years, involves clashes between the military and the Rapid Support Forces.
El Fasher faces severe humanitarian consequences amid the violence.