1998 Sudan famine
The famine in Sudan in 1998 was a humanitarian disaster caused mainly by human rights abuses, as well as drought and the failure of the international community to react to the famine risk with adequate speed. The worst affected area was Bahr el Ghazal in southwestern Sudan. In this region over 70,000 people died during the famine.
| Date | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sudan (esp. Bahr el Ghazal) |
| Type | famine |
| Deaths | 70,000+ |
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