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1993 famine in Sudan

The 1993 famine in Sudan occurred in 1993, in Sudan. 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.

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.

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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