1993 Sudan famine

The 1993 famine in Sudan occurred in 1993, in Sudan.[1] It came amidst political unrest and civil war in 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
  1. "SUDAN".
  2. "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". Los Angeles Times. 10 April 1993.
  3. "A harvest of death: Famine stalks Sudan Civil war brings 'nightmare' for millions". Archived from the original on 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2017-08-29.


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