1993 Sudan famine
The 1993 famine in Sudan occurred in 1993.[1] It came amidst political unrest and civil war in the Sudan.
Aftermath[]
In Kongor, the famine killed 20,000 and made 100,000 people leave the region.[2]
The vulture and the little girl[]
This famine was the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning photography "The vulture and the little girl" taken by South African photojournalist Kevin Carter. Carter committed suicide shortly after being awarded the prize, possibly a result of trauma from witnessing the effects of the famine first-hand.[3]
See also[]
Sources[]
References[]
- ^ https://www.hrw.org/reports/1993/sudan/
- ^ "A 'Silent' Famine Spreads Death in Southern Sudan : Africa: Bitter civil war, homelessness and disease in the remote area bring misery rivaling that of Somalia. - Los Angeles Times".
- ^ "A harvest of death: Famine stalks Sudan Civil war brings 'nightmare' for millions".
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