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755,000 people face phase five “catastrophic” conditions in 10 states, including in Greater Darfur as well as South and North Kordofan, Blue Nile, Al Jazira and Khartoum.

Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting

According to the latest UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative, over half the population in Sudan – 25.6 million people – face “crisis or worse” conditions between now September 2024, coinciding with the lean season. Learn more about famine and the IPC's five levels of food security in our explainer here.

Even worse, 755,000 people face phase five “catastrophic” conditions in 10 states, including in Greater Darfur as well as South and North Kordofan, Blue Nile, Al Jazira and Khartoum. At the same time, 8.5 million people – 18 per cent of the population – now suffer from phase four “emergency” levels of food insecurity.

Warring generals

In the more than 14 months since rival militaries – the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces – unleashed their heavy weapons arsenals on one another amid rising tensions over a transition to civilian rule, the UN has repeatedly called for a ceasefire as the country’s capital, Khartoum, became a battleground and amid fears of atrocities in the Darfurs. Despite multiple calls for a ceasefire to Generals Abdel-Fattah Burhan, head of the Sudanese military, and Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, who heads the Rapid Support Forces, senior UN humanitarians have warned that the situation is only getting worse.

Conflict leaves country reeling

“We have received news of people eating leaves from trees; one mother cooked up dirt just to put something in her children’s stomach,” said Justin Brady, head of the UN emergency relief agency (OCHA) in Sudan, in an interview with UN News. The risk of famine threatens residents, people uprooted by the war and refugees in no less than 14 areas covering Greater Darfur, Greater Kordofan, Al Jazira states and hotspots in Khartoum “if the conflict escalates further, including through increased mobilisation of local militias that further disrupt mobility, humanitarian assistance, market and livelihood activities”, the IPC assessment warned.

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Kordofan melons from Sudan are the closest relatives and may be progenitors of modern, cultivated watermelons. Wild watermelon seeds were found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya that dates to approximately 3500 BC. Watermelons were domesticated in north-east Africa, and cultivated in Egypt by 2000 BC, although they were not the sweet modern variety. Sweet dessert watermelons spread across the Mediterranean world during Roman times.

Many 5000-year-old wild watermelon seeds (C. lanatus) were discovered at Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric archaeological site located in southwestern Libya. This archaeobotanical discovery may support the possibility that the plant was more widely distributed in the past.

In the 7th century, watermelons were being cultivated in India, and by the 10th century had reached China. The Moors introduced the fruit into the Iberian Peninsula, and there is evidence of it being cultivated in Córdoba in 961 and also in Seville in 1158. It spread northwards through southern Europe, perhaps limited in its advance by summer temperatures being insufficient for good yields. The fruit had begun appearing in European herbals by 1600, and was widely planted in Europe in the 17th century as a minor garden crop.

Early watermelons were not sweet, but bitter, with yellowish-white flesh. They were also difficult to open. Through breeding, watermelons later tasted better and were easier to open.

European colonists and enslaved people from Africa introduced the watermelon to the New World. Spanish settlers were growing it in Florida in 1576. It was being grown in Massachusetts by 1629, and by 1650 was being cultivated in Peru, Brazil and Panama. Around the same time, Native Americans were cultivating the crop in the Mississippi valley and Florida. Watermelons were rapidly accepted in Hawaii and other Pacific islands when they were introduced there by explorers such as Captain James Cook. In the Civil War era United States, watermelons were commonly grown by free African people and became one symbol for the abolition of slavery. After the Civil War, African people were maligned for their association with watermelon. The sentiment evolved into a racist stereotype where Africn people shared a supposed voracious appetite for watermelon, a fruit long correlated with laziness and uncleanliness.

Seedless watermelons were initially developed in 1939 by Japanese scientists who were able to create seedless triploid hybrids which remained rare initially because they did not have sufficient disease resistance. Seedless watermelons became more popular in the 21st century, rising to nearly 85% of total watermelon sales in the United States in 2014

A melon from the Kordofan region of Sudan – the kordofan melon – may be the progenitor of the modern, domesticated watermelon. The kordofan melon shares with the domestic watermelon loss of the bitterness gene, while maintaining a sweet taste, unlike other wild African varieties from other regions, indicating a common origin, possibly cultivated in the Nile Valley by 4360 BP (before present)

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Sudanese poet, Mohammed El-Makki Ibrahim, Dies at 85

By Lemya Shammat SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 — Mohammed El-Makki Ibrahim (1939-2024), a celebrated poet and cultural icon of Sudan, died today in Cairo. He was 85. Born in El-Obied, North Kordofan, in 1939, Mohammed El-Makki Ibrahim earned a B.A. in law from Khartoum University and an M.A. in political science from the Sorbonne. A former diplomat and global citizen, El-Makki was recognized for his…

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PORT SUDAN, SUDAN — 

Paramilitary forces battling Sudan's regular army for more than a year said Saturday they had taken a key state capital in the southeast, prompting thousands to flee, witnesses said.

"We have liberated the 17th Infantry Division from Singa," the capital of Sennar state, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on the social media platform X.

Residents confirmed to AFP: "The RSF have deployed in the streets of Singa," and witnesses reported aircraft from the regular army flying overhead and anti-aircraft fire.

Earlier Saturday, other witnesses said there was fighting in the streets and "rising panic among residents seeking to flee."

Sudan has been gripped by war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

The conflict in the country of 48 million has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

The latest RSF breakthrough means the paramilitaries are tightening the noose around Port Sudan on the Red Sea, where the army, government and U.N. agencies are now based.

The RSF controls most of the capital Khartoum, Al-Jazira state in the center of the country, the vast western region of Darfur and much of Kordofan to the south.

Sennar state is already home to more than 1 million displaced Sudanese. It connects central Sudan to the army-controlled southeast.

Posts on social media showed thousands of people fleeing in vehicles and on foot, and witnesses told AFP, "Thousands of people have taken refuge on the east bank of the Blue Nile" river east of Singa.

RSF forces are also besieging the town of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.

On Thursday, a report cited by the United Nations said nearly 26 million people in war-torn Sudan are facing high levels of "acute food insecurity."

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Palestine

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Ukraine

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Sudan

https://sudantribune.com/article288240/

In pictures: Hunger grips Sudan's Nuba Mountains | Middle East Eye

Sudan situation update | July 2024: The RSF marches on Sennar and West Kordofan (acleddata.com)

At least 23 civilians killed in RSF attack on North Kordofan convoy - Sudan Tribune

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In brief:

Hopes for a ceasefire in Sudan dimmed on Tuesday as the warring parties concluded a new round of talks without reaching any agreement, apart from humanitarian commitments and vaguely articulated “confidence building measures.” However, the talks are expected to continue after a pause.

The humanitarian commitments are the most detailed and concrete outcome of the talks. The facilitators published separate lists of commitments made by RSF and SAF. If implemented, these measures could significantly improve humanitarian access. But prior commitments made in Jeddah were not respected.

Three members of the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minawi, including a field commander, died in a suspected ambush by the Rapid Support Forces in North Darfur, raising the risk of conflict between the two parties.

Leaders of the Beni Salamat and Salamat tribes have signed a peace agreement after more than three months of conflict that left hundreds dead.

The Church of the Savior in Omdurman “was hit and destroyed” November 1, according to Anglican Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo. ”Church of Saviour is co-owned by the Episcopal Church of Sudan and Evangelical Presbyterian Church. This building has been a place of worship for the last 81 years or so,” he said in a Facebook post. The building is located about 1.5-2 km from the frontline, in the RSF-controlled neighborhood of al-Mulazimin.

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Today in Christian History

Today is Thursday, June 29th. It is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 185 days remain until the end of the year.

1073: Consecration of Gregory VII (Hildebrand). His reign will be marred by continual skirmishing with Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV.

1315: (traditional date) Death by stoning of mystic and missionary Raymond Lull in Bougie, North Africa (Tunisia). He had been persuaded by a vision to seek the conversion of Muslims, had founded a school to train men to the task, and had studied Islamic culture.

1629: Samuel Skelton and Francis Higginson, Presbyterian reverends, arrive on the ship Talbot to Massachusetts, the first clergymen of that sect in what will become the United States.

1770: John Beck, born to missionaries in Greenland, returns to his land of birth, having completed his formal education in Europe. He will serve as a Moravian missionary in Greenland for over fifty years.

1794: Bishop Asbury preaches the dedicatory sermon for Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded by Richard Allen and fellow African-Americans after they were segregated from white worshipers in St. George’s Church, Philadelphia.

1861: At Casa Guidi (in Florence, Italy) toward morning the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning seems to be in an ecstasy. She tells her husband of her love for him, gives him her blessing, and raises herself to die in his arms. “It is beautiful,” are her last words. Among her poems is the sonnet “Speak low to me, my Saviour, low and sweet.”

1864: In a ceremony that fills Canterbury Cathedral beyond capacity, Samuel Adjai Crowther is consecrated as the first African bishop of the Church of England.

1875: The first Keswick convention opens, a holiness movement that spreads around the world. Delegates had met for prayer the day before.

1881: Convinced that he is the long-awaited Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad, a Sufi Muslim in Kordofan (then a province of Sudan) proclaims “There is no God but God, and Muhammad is the Prophet of God, and Muhammad al-Mahdi is the successor of God’s Prophet!” He soon imprisons Christian missionaries and in 1885 will massacre many of the Christians in Khartoum.

1900: Pastor Meng is seized and beheaded at Pao ting Fu, having refused to flee, declaring he will stand by foreign missionaries whose lives are threatened.

1979: Repose (Death) of Archbishop Andrew (Father Adrian) of New Diveyevo Monastery in Jordanville, New York. Born in the Ukraine, he had been forced to flee his native land because of Soviet persecution, eventually migrating to the United States where he established an Orthodox monastery. He was sought out for his deep spirituality.

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RSF ramps up attacks on North Darfur, as rights group accuses the paramilitaries of sexual violence in South Kordofan.Sudanese paramilitaries have attacked the city of el-Fasher killing at least 38 people, according to local activists, while international rights groups accuse the fighters of widespread sexual violence. The local resistance committee, a volunteer group coordinating aid in el-Fasher, said on Sunday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted the centre of the capital of North Darfur state “with four high-explosive missiles”. The massacre followed an earlier drone attack on the city’s Saudi Hospital on Friday, which killed nine people and wounded 20, forcing doctors to halt operations. World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described attacks on healthcare facilities across Sudan as “deplorable” in a post on X on Saturday. The RSF and Sudan’s army have been locked in a power struggle since mid-April 2023, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises, with tens of thousands killed and more than 11 million displaced. Nearly all of Darfur is now controlled by the RSF, which has also taken over swaths of the South Kordofan region and central Sudan, while the army holds the north and east. Rights groups accuse both sides of targeting civilians. ‘Epidemic of sexual violence’ On Monday, rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlighted widespread sexual violence in the conflict, accusing the RSF and its allied groups fighting the army of “heinous” acts that could potentially constitute “war crimes”. HRW documented dozens of cases of sexual violence, including gang rape and sexual slavery, targeting women and girls aged between seven and 50 in South Kordofan state since September 2023. According to the report, many of the victims were gang-raped at their or their neighbours’ homes, often in front of families while some were abducted and held in conditions of enslavement. One survivor, a 35-year-old Nuba woman, described being gang-raped by six RSF fighters who stormed her family compound and killed her husband and son when they tried to intervene. “They kept raping me, all six of them,” she said. “This research highlights what we have been hearing for some time now about the magnitude of sexual violence in Sudan, with the RSF coming into homes and raping women and girls time and again,” said Belkis Wille, HRW’s associate crisis and conflict director. Another survivor, aged 18, recounted being taken with 17 others to a base where they joined 33 detained women and girls and were raped and beaten on a daily basis for three months. The UN’s humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned last month about an “epidemic of sexual violence” against women in Sudan, saying the world “must do better”. In November, HRW relayed its findings to RSF chief General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, but received no response. https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-03-06T115559Z_1983331690_RC23P09JP3XC_RTRMADP_3_SUDAN-POLITICS-HUNGER-1734330878.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440 2024-12-16 07:34:16

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Exporter of Spin Flash Dryer in Sudan

Drytech Engineering Systems is a leading Manufacturer, Supplier, and Exporter of Spin Flash Dryer in Sudan. Our manufacturing unit is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Drytech Engineering Systems Spin Flash Dryers are engineered with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring faster drying times and minimal heat degradation. We understand that every industry has unique requirements. That's why we offer customized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our machines are built to last, offering long-term reliability and minimal maintenance. We provide comprehensive after-sales support, including installation, training, and maintenance services. Features of Spin Flash Dryers: High-Performance Drying: Spin Flash Dryers are perfect for drying wet cakes, slurries, and pastes. They ensure a consistent final product with minimal energy consumption. Compact Design: The dryer’s compact structure makes it suitable for both small and large-scale production environments, saving valuable floor space. Efficient Heat Transfer: With its rotating mechanism, the Spin Flash Dryer ensures excellent heat transfer, which significantly reduces drying time. Low Temperature Drying: The process can be carefully controlled to avoid damage to heat-sensitive materials, ensuring the highest quality end product. Seamless Integration: Easy to integrate with other systems in your production line for smooth operation and process efficiency. Industries Served: Food Processing Pharmaceuticals Chemical Manufacturing Minerals Biotechnology Do you offer installation and training for the Spin Flash Dryer? Yes, Drytech Engineering Systems provides full installation services along with operator training to ensure your team can efficiently run the dryer with minimal issues. Our support team is available to guide you through the process and ensure smooth operation. How can I get a quote for a Spin Flash Dryer? You can contact us through our website or call our local office in Sudan. Our team will assess your needs and provide a detailed quote based on your requirements. What warranty do you offer on Spin Flash Dryers? Drytech Engineering Systems offers a standard warranty on all our Spin Flash Dryers. We also provide extended service plans for ongoing support and maintenance. Drytech Engineering Systems is an Exporter of Spin Flash Dryer in Sudan, including locations Khartoum, Kassala, North Darfur, Sennar, Blue Nile, Northern, Red Sea, Al Qadarif, Gezira, North Kordofan, Gedaref, Lakes, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Omdurman, River Nile, Juba. Contact Us today for your spin flash dryer solutions! View Product: Click Here Read the full article

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PP Article Scrap Plastic Washing Plant Machinery in Sudan

R Mech Machines LLP Provides PP Article Scrap Plastic Washing Plant Machinery in Sudan. R Mech Machines LLP is a Manufacturer, Supplier, and Exporter of Plastic Scrap Turbo Washing Machines, Plastic Scrap Grinder Machines, Plastic Scrap Shredder Machines, Blade Sharpening Machines, Screw Press Squeezer Machines, Friction Washer Machines in Ahmedabad. We are a Manufacturer of PP Article Scrap Plastic Washing Plant Machinery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The Plastic Article Waste Washing Line from R Mech Machines LLP is designed for washing article flakes and chips (article grade material) such as LDPE, HDPE, PP, and ABS in a batch system. This washing plant automates the process of cleaning waste materials. The article-grade material is fed directly onto a conveyor belt, proceeds to the cutting unit, then moves to the washing unit, and finally enters the drying unit. The final product is in flakes or chips form, achieving a cleanliness of 95%-98% and moisture content of 80%-90%. Materials undergo washing with Caustic Soda and clean water. The washing line features SS material for parts in contact with water and MS for the structure. Industries Served: Plastic Manufacturing: Providing recycled materials as feedstock for new plastic production. Waste Management: Supporting municipalities and waste management companies in enhancing recycling capabilities. Environmental Initiatives: Partnering with organizations committed to reducing plastic pollution and promoting circular economy principles. R Mech Machines LLP Provides PP Article Scrap Plastic Washing Plant Machinery in Sudan and various locations like Omdurman, South Darfur, Khartoum, Khartoum North, Nyala, Port Sudan, El-Obeid, Kassala, Wad Madani, El-Gadarif, Al-Fashir, Red Sea, North Kordofan, Kassala, Gezira, Al Qadarif, North Darfur. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us. View Product: PP Article Scrap Plastic Washing Plant Machinery Read the full article

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Sudan Famine Crisis Demands Urgent Aid

The scale of the famine in Sudan is staggering. Over 18 million people are acutely hungry, and 3.6 million children are acutely malnourished. These children are at extreme risk, being 10 to 11 times more likely to die than those who have enough to eat. Despite the soaring needs, humanitarian aid efforts are hampered by systematic obstructions and deliberate denials of access by parties to the conflict. According to a joint statement from 19 global humanitarian organizations, without rapid and large-scale aid, more people will die.  

Obstacles to Aid Delivery

The delivery of humanitarian aid in Sudan is fraught with challenges. Aid workers face significant dangers, including being killed, injured, and harassed. Humanitarian supplies are often looted, and access to key areas has been severely restricted. For instance, movements across conflict lines to parts of Khartoum, Darfur, Aj Jazirah, and Kordofan have been cut off since mid-December. In March and April alone, nearly 860,000 people were denied humanitarian aid in these regions.   Region Population Denied Aid (March-April) Khartoum 300,000 Darfur 250,000 Aj Jazirah 180,000 Kordofan 130,000 The situation is particularly dire in North Darfur’s capital, El Fasher, where intensified fighting has left around 800,000 civilians bracing for an imminent large-scale attack. Medical facilities, displacement camps, and critical civilian infrastructure have been targeted, leaving parts of the city without electricity and water.  

Impact of the Conflict on Famine

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has exacerbated the famine crisis. Disruptions to food production and distribution systems have left millions without access to basic necessities. The warring factions' control over key areas further impedes aid efforts, making it incredibly difficult to reach those in desperate need.   Efforts and Successes in Aid Delivery Despite these challenges, there have been some positive developments in aid delivery. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) recently managed to transport 1,200 metric tonnes of food supplies for 116,000 people across the Darfur region from Chad through the Tine border crossing. This success underscores the critical importance of maintaining and expanding access points for humanitarian aid. In Central Darfur, WFP convoys have successfully delivered aid to Umshalaya and Rongatas, while convoys destined for South Darfur, including displacement camps in Nyala, are still in transit. These efforts provide a glimmer of hope amid the broader crisis.   Calls for Action Humanitarian organizations are urging the warring parties to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access. However, they have called for a nationwide ceasefire to ensure that aid can be delivered safely and effectively. Furthermore, the heads of these organizations have emphasized the need for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to resolve their differences without resorting to violence, which continues to kill, maim, and displace hundreds of thousands of people. Moreover, they have stressed that a peaceful resolution is crucial to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. Additionally, they have urged both sides to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians, who are bearing the brunt of the conflict. Consequently, humanitarian organizations are calling for immediate and unfettered access to provide essential aid and assistance to those in need.   Pledges at the International Humanitarian Conference Additionally, there is an urgent need for increased international support. At the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbors held in Paris on April 15, pledges were made to support the crisis. However, nearly five months into the year, the humanitarian appeal for Sudan remains only 16 percent funded. Humanitarians are calling on donors to urgently disburse the pledged funds to address the growing needs.   International Response and Funding Needs The international community’s response has been crucial but insufficient. With the humanitarian appeal for Sudan at a mere 16 percent of the required $2.7 billion, the shortfall in funding is alarming. This gap severely limits the ability to scale up aid operations and meet the urgent needs of millions of Sudanese. To achieve sustainable solutions and mitigate the crisis, the international community must: - Increase funding for humanitarian efforts. - Support conflict resolution initiatives. - Strengthen institutions to facilitate aid delivery.   Conclusion The situation in Sudan is dire, with millions at risk of famine due to ongoing conflict and restricted aid access. Immediate and concerted efforts from the international community, combined with a commitment from the warring parties to cease hostilities and allow humanitarian access, are essential to prevent further catastrophe. The time to act is now, and the world must not ignore the suffering in Sudan.   Sources: THX News, Wikipedia,  & United Nations. Read the full article

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Northern Giraffe in Murchison Falls National Park, Pakwach, Uganda

Sam Balye

Habitat: East Africa 

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) 

Family: Giraffids

Length: 14 ft. (Adult)

Lower classifications: Nubian giraffe, West African giraffe, Thornicroft's giraffe, Kordofan giraffe

Scientific name: Giraffa camelopardalis

Mass: 1,800 – 4,300 lbs (Male, Adult), 1,200 – 2,600 lbs (Female, Adult)

Speed: 35 miles an hour

Life Cycle: Giraffes can live as long as 25 years.

The northern giraffe, also known as three-horned giraffe, is the type species of giraffe, G. camelopardalis, and is native to North Africa, although alternative taxonomic hypotheses have proposed the northern giraffe as a separate species.

Northern giraffes live in savannahs, shrublands, and woodlands. After numerous local extinctions, Northern giraffes are the least numerous giraffe species, and the most endangered.

Females give birth throughout the year and usually reach sexual maturity between the ages of five and seven years. Males reach sexual maturity between seven and eight years of age and travel extensively to detect and investigate females receptive to mating.

The Northern Giraffe feeds on shoots, grains, nuts, leaves, flowers, and fruits. They also eat soil to obtain minerals.