Sudan Famine/Ghazal Famine Deaths: 70,000+ Displaced: 72,000+ (jan 1, 1998 – jan 1, 1998)

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The famine was caused almost entirely by human rights abuse and the war in Southern Sudan.Despite the Sudanese government's claims that only the rebel groups were to blame, drought also played a significant role. Human Rights Watch blamed the following groups:

The government of Sudan
The Baggara militia known as the Muraheleen
Sudan People's Liberation Army
Dinka warlord Kerubino Kuanyin Bol

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