1888–1892 Sudan famine

The 1888–1892 Sudan famine also known as the Famine of the Year Six was one of the most devastating famines which affected the whole of Sudan. The famine killed around 1,500,000 Sudanese and was caused by the ongoing Mahdist war, heavy drought and migration. Quotes The 1889–1890 famine was not caused by a reduction in grain imports; during this time Eastern Sudanese grain markets were kept well stocked and the price of durra … remained stable. British officers prohibited all commerce between Sawakin and the interior and ceased all forms of food aid—which resulted in a rapid rise in the price of grain … and widespread starvation. Thousands of malnourished camp followers migrated from the Gash Delta … to the Tawkar Delta, on the Red Sea coast. External link Category:Conflicts Category:History of Sudan