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Food for Sudan

Associated Press

Food for Sudan

In the coverage of the civil war in Sudan, what’s not getting enough attention is the lack of funding for feeding Sudan’s war victims (“’It was completely scary’: A Pittsburgh-area doctor fled his native Sudan after fighting broke out,” May 8).

It’s hard enough for the World Food Program and other relief agencies to deliver food inside war zones. They should not have to worry about lack of funding, but the WFP is low on funding for its relief program for Sudan, while needs are increasing because of the recent escalation of violence. Many Sudanese refugees are fleeing to neighboring Chad where WFP is already low on funding.

Without enough donations, WFP is often forced to reduce food rations or even suspend programs. With so many conflicts worldwide and prolonged droughts from climate change. the U.S. and international community needs to be stepping up food aid. Everyone can help by encouraging Congress to increase funding to fight global hunger.

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William Lambers
Cincinnati, Oh.

First Published: May 21, 2023, 4:00 a.m.

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