As the world is distracted by an incoming Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the conflicts between Israel and Iran, Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, other equally, if not more, pressing tragedies are being ignored.
Other countries are also experiencing severe crises characterized by escalating violence, political instability, and humanitarian emergencies.
According to the AP, the United Nations warned Monday of rising food emergencies including starvation in Sudan due to the outbreak of war and in Haiti, Burkina Faso, and Mali due to restricted movements of people and goods.
These four countries join Afghanistan and Myanmar at the highest alert levels, with communities that are already facing or projected to face starvation or otherwise risk a slide “towards catastrophic conditions.”
Sudan
Perhaps the most tragic crisis is taking place in Sudan, but there is little mention of it on any of the major news networks.
The conflict has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and displaced more than 7 million people, with 1.4 million fleeing to neighboring countries, creating the world’s largest displacement crisis.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
This war has devastated the capital, Khartoum, and surrounding areas, leading to significant civilian casualties and mass displacement.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is grappling with escalating jihadist violence, which the ruling military junta has failed to contain.
Fatalities have surged to record levels, with 7,620 deaths recorded in the first half of this year – a 190% increase from the same period in 2021.
High-profile attacks by extremist groups have intensified instability.
The military, underfunded and ill-equipped, has relied on foreign mercenaries focused more on regime protection than combating insurgents.
What this means is that the civilian population there continues to suffer and currently there is no end to the conflict in sight.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan continues to face a dire humanitarian situation, with millions requiring aid, as the radical Taliban has taken over the country following the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. forces.
The country’s population is caught in a vicious cycle of floods, droughts, cold and heatwaves, and food insecurity.
Reports indicate that a significant portion of the population lacks reliable access to sufficient food.
Additionally, human rights violations persist, including restrictions on women’s rights and freedom of expression.
The situation remains complex, with ongoing conflicts and political instability exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Myanmar
Myanmar’s military junta has intensified attacks in regions controlled by opposition groups, committing severe human rights violations, including beheadings, gang rapes, and torture affecting women, children, and the elderly. The military has used advanced weapons and destroyed towns.
Since the coup in February 2021, over 3.1 million people have been displaced, and 18.6 million require humanitarian aid.
The Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, have faced decades of systemic discrimination and violence.
In 2017, a brutal military crackdown forced over 730,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh, where they remain in refugee camps under dire conditions.
Haiti
Armed gangs have expanded their control over Port-au-Prince, likely dominating 80-90% of the capital.
This gang control has led to widespread violence, including attacks on key infrastructure such as prisons and airports, resulting in mass displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
With no resolution to this crisis, the population will face certain violence for years to come.
Mali
The town of Tinzaouaten in northern Mali has been heavily affected by battles between Tuareg rebels and the Malian army, supported by Russian mercenaries.
The violence has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis, with 8.8 million people requiring assistance and over 575,000 forced from their homes. The situation has worsened following severe flooding in the Sahel region, leading to an epidemic of diphtheria and a rise in severe malaria cases, forcing many residents to flee to Algeria.
Taking action
The international community must take action to halt these atrocities and support humanitarian efforts, whether through sanctions against the bad actors or massive humanitarian relief for the innocent civilians.
The ongoing tragedies in these countries underscore the urgent need for international attention and intervention to alleviate human suffering and restore stability.
Without leadership and strong resolve from Western countries, millions of people will continue to suffer and the world will go on ignoring their horrific plight.
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