World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update
January 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Sudan famine latest
The United Nations has declared a famine in Sudan, the first such declaration in six years. The famine is estimated to have affected over 5 million people, with another 15 million at risk. The UN is calling for $4 billion in aid to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
The famine is the result of a number of factors, including conflict, drought, and economic crisis. Conflict in the Darfur region has displaced millions of people and disrupted agricultural production. Drought has also hit the country hard, causing crop failures and livestock deaths. The economic crisis has made it difficult for people to afford food.
The UN is appealing for international aid to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe. The aid will be used to provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to those in need.
Weekend attacks in Ukraine
Russian-backed separatists launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian government positions over the weekend, killing at least 10 soldiers. The attacks took place in the eastern part of the country, where a ceasefire has been in place since 2015.
The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated by both sides, but the weekend attacks were the most intense in months. They have raised concerns that the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war.
The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of supporting the separatists and of trying to destabilize the country. Russia has denied the accusations.
Tanzania Marburg virus update
The Marburg virus has killed at least 15 people in Tanzania, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus is a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever that can be fatal.
The outbreak began in July 2024 and has spread to several regions of the country. The WHO is working with the Tanzanian government to control the outbreak.
The Marburg virus is transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids. It can also be transmitted through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus.
Symptoms of the Marburg virus include fever, headache, muscle pain, and bleeding. The virus can be fatal if it is not treated early.
The WHO is advising people to avoid contact with infected people or animals and to practice good hygiene. The organization is also working to develop a vaccine for the virus.
World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update
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