# 4025 -The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan: The Worlds? Problem Airing December 29, 2024 Joining Host Jim Falk are: Ambassador Mark Asquino , who has a 37-year foreign service career with assignments in Latin America, Europe, Central Asia and Africa. He was the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan from 2008 to 2010. And Julie Gregory, a research analyst with Protecting Civilians and Human Security Program at the Stimson Center. Previously, she worked at the Carter Center, Mercy Corps and the Office of the Carter Center, Mercy Corps and the Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services. The discussion focuses on the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan, right now, deadliest conflict in the world, We tend to focus on the Middle East and Ukraine not on Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world and the third largest in Africa. The United Nations estimates that over one-half of its population of 50MM is facing hunger; millions have been displaced and sexual violence is rampant with child soldiers on the front lines. Recognizing that Sudan has been conflict-ridden for years, despite significant efforts of peacekeeping, it is understandable to ask one, why we should care and, two, can the United States play a constructive role to build a path towards peace.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:28:01