Sudan Has Reached 'Catastrophic Breaking Point': UN
NewsweekAug 25
UN: Sudan Crisis at 'Catastrophic Breaking Point'
Above: Newly arrived refugees from Darfur in Sudan sit inside their makeshift shelter in Adre, Chad. Image copyright: Dan Kitwood/Staff/Getty Images news via Getty images
The Facts
War and ravaging floods have brought Sudan to a "catastrophic, cataclysmic breaking point," the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Monday.
Without an immediate and massive intervention in Sudan, the IOM warned, the world could witness tens of thousands of "preventable deaths" in the coming months.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The world can make a difference in Sudan by fulfilling pledges for humanitarian aid and pushing for a cease-fire with a renewed focus and coordination. The international community is making every effort to amplify Sudanese voices and support their vision for a stable, civilian-led future.
Establishment-critical narrative
Despite the continued outcries of international aid groups, the world has done little to actually end Sudan's crisis. Both warring sides have faced little public criticism for human rights violations, and the UN Security Council took nearly a year to call for a cease-fire.