The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed deep concern over the United Nations' shocking reports regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation and famine affecting several regions in Sudan.
In a statement issued by Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, he said that famine is now unfolding in Sudan before the eyes of the international community -- for the second time in less than a year.
According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) September report, famine has been confirmed in the Sudanese towns of El-Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 other areas at risk of famine.
Al-Issa stressed that the declaration constitutes an urgent appeal to the international community to intensify efforts to save the Sudanese people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
He said that firm and immediate action must be taken against the horrific violations committed against civilians, hold those responsible accountable, compel criminal elements to fully comply with international humanitarian law, and uphold the principles of the Jeddah Declaration on the protection of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
