DHAKA: Hundreds of thousands of people risk starvation in South Sudan where resurgence in fighting and deepening food shortages has left some with nothing to eat except water lilies.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday, reports The Straits Times.

Violence had intensified in the world’s youngest country in the past few weeks and troubled peace talks are unlikely to restart soon, the aid agency added, appealing for donations.

More than 100,000 people have fled the recent clashes between rebels and government forces, the Red Cross said, joining 2 million displaced since the conflict began in December 2013.

‘Urgent action needs to be taken to save hundreds of thousands of people in South Sudan from starvation,’ the ICRC said in a statement.

BDST: 2109 HRS, JUN 10, 2015
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