Darfur: The mysterious death of donkeys over Christmas

26 December 2024

A mysterious virus, suspected to be carried by small flies, has swept across parts of North Darfur, Sudan, killing donkeys in large numbers. Due to the ongoing conflict, now surpassing 20 months, in Sudan, the country holds the highest rate of displacement in the world, with 12 million displaced, including 3.2 million refugees and over 8.6 million internally displaced. Donkeys, especially in Darfur, are the backbone of this transport—not to mention porting water and agricultural harvest. Sudanese citizens are appealing to outsiders to help provide medical support to help contend with this crisis.