The London School of Economics is hosting a presentation today, titled “The Politics of Hunger in Sudan,” featuring Sudanese scholar Dr. Nisrin Elamin. The event comes amid ongoing conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region, where satellite evidence has revealed new barriers being built around areas where many have fled for safety. This has raised concerns about a potential repeat of tactics used in the city of El Fasher, where residents were surrounded, executed, and buried in mass graves.
Dr. Elamin, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, will discuss the current situation in Sudan at 18:30 UK time and 13:30 EST. In a recent interview, she highlighted the international community’s inadequate response to the conflict, the failure to block weapons shipments, and the sidelining of civilian civil society. She also noted a “media blackout” surrounding governments, such as the United Arab Emirates, profiting from the war while being included in US-sponsored negotiations to end it.
The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire, with food and medicine in short supply. Ismail Adam, a colleague of Dr. Elamin’s in the Sudanese diaspora, has emphasized the need for an international fact-finding team to document mass atrocities on the ground. The Sudanese community is also working to direct support to local neighborhood groups, whose informal kitchens are keeping people alive.
Fighting has intensified in recent days, with the Sudanese army and allied armed movements attempting to seize key terrain in North Kordofan. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reported gains, including the seizure of a Sudanese Armed Forces headquarters in West Kordofan. The conflict has also seen an increase in drone attacks, including a recent incident in the Nuba Mountains.
The situation in Sudan remains critical, with ongoing violence and humanitarian needs. Dr. Elamin’s presentation today will provide insight into the politics of hunger in Sudan and the ongoing conflict. As the international community continues to grapple with the situation, it is essential to prioritize the needs of those affected and work towards a peaceful resolution. The London School of Economics event provides a crucial opportunity for discussion and analysis of the situation, and registration is still available for those interested in attending.
