Sudan: Famine Confirmed

Sudan: “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks”

Sudan, where “fast food” doesn’t mean a burger—it means a family waiting for a food drop. According to the UN, it’s the only country in the world right now with confirmed famine. Philippine News Agency

Here’s a grim menu: millions displaced, over 14 million people uprooted, and somewhere along the way, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) apparently thought attacking food supply convoys was a fun new game. Philippine News Agency

UNICEF recently condemned looting at a hospital in Khartoum that was supposed to be storing life-saving nutrition and medical supplies. United Nations Press Because why not raid a place with the most essential supplies in town, right?

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hammering out plans to feed seven million people per month, prioritizing the worst-off, but obviously that needs money—and a miracle. United Nations Press The UN is blunt: “end the hostilities, let the aid in, or watch people starve.”

Satirical takeaway: If Sudan’s crisis were a restaurant, the menu would read: “No appetizers. Main course: famine. Dessert: more famine. Reservations: still open, please donate.”

Sudan “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks” ()
Sudan “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks” 
Sudan “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks” ()
If Sudan’s crisis were a restaurant, the menu would read: “No appetizers.”
Sudan “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks” ()
Sudan “Famine Confirmed—But No One Brought the Snacks” 

By Ingrid Johansson

Ingrid Johansson, with her roots in the serene landscapes of Sweden, pursued Journalism at the University of Minnesota, focusing on the Scandinavian influence in American culture. Post-graduation, Ingrid explored her comedic talents, which led her to become a staple in Minneapolis' comedy clubs. Her unique blend of dry Swedish humor and Midwestern charm captivates audiences, as she jokes about everything from long winters to the peculiarities of Swedish American life.