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Sudan and Gaza Famines: A Comparison
Analysis of the famines in Sudan and Gaza, comparing their severity, causes, and the international response.
English
United Kingdom
International RelationsHuman Rights ViolationsMiddle EastConflictAfricaHumanitarian AidFood SecurityFamine
United NationsIntegrated Food Security Phase Classification (Ipc)International Criminal Court (Icc)HamasIsrael
Karim KhanAntony BlinkenAharon Barak
- What actions are needed to address these famines?
- Both famines are man-made and require immediate ceasefires, massive humanitarian aid, and protection of civilians. The international community's response has been insufficient and slow.
- What is the IPC and how does it measure food crises?
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a UN system used to measure food insecurity; it assesses crises by magnitude and severity and has a high threshold for declaring "famine."
- What are the root causes of the famines in both Sudan and Gaza?
- In Sudan, the conflict between warring generals is hindering aid delivery and prolonging the crisis, while in Gaza, Israel's siege and military operations are responsible for the catastrophic food emergency.
- What are the main differences between the famines in Sudan and Gaza?
- The Sudan famine is the largest food crisis globally, affecting over 25 million people, while Gaza's crisis is the most intense, with an unprecedented speed of descent into starvation.
- What is the role of the international community in responding to these crises?
- The UN, ICC, US, UK, and other international actors have a responsibility to pressure the relevant parties to end the conflicts and deliver aid; failure to act will result in many more deaths.