Rotting Oranges Amidst War, Shadows Cast Over Sudan's Fertile Land
Oh, what is happening? 😢 I was deeply saddened to hear the news of oranges rotting in Sudan's beautiful Jebel Mara region. This was once a place famous for its delicious oranges, but now the land of plenty weeps due to famine and war. 💔
Hello everyone! Today, I have a story I want to share with you. While browsing recent news, a report that captured my heart was about Sudan's Jebel Mara region.
Oranges are rotting? 🍊
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According to news reports, the Jebel Mara mountain range in Sudan's western Darfur region was once a truly fertile land, thanks to its Mediterranean climate and rich soil. The organic oranges grown here, known for their abundant juice, were highly prized throughout Sudan. Besides oranges, various other crops such as peanuts, apples, and strawberries were also cultivated.
However, the current situation is deeply regrettable. The destructive civil war, which has been ongoing for over two and a half years, has completely paralyzed agriculture, and as a result, Sudan is facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, grappling with famine. 😥
Tragedy Hidden Within Beautiful Landscapes
The description of Jebel Mara in the article paints a picture, almost like a painting. Especially during the rainy season, amidst the green-hued mountain peaks, women in colorful clothing and plastic sandals are depicted riding donkeys to market each morning with their children. 👩👧👧 They go out to the fields every day to tend to the land, but their harvested oranges are left unsold and rot in the market. 😢
It's heartbreaking just to imagine. Precious agricultural produce from such a beautiful and fertile land being wasted and unseen due to war.
A Question for Everyone
We often encounter news from distant places, but we rarely have the opportunity to deeply consider the lives of the people behind these reports. What must the farmers of Jebel Mara be feeling right now? I earnestly hope that their sweat and efforts are not in vain and that they can once again taste the fruits of their fertile land.
What are your thoughts upon hearing this news? Do you have anything further to share about this situation?
Hoping for Unwavering Hope
It is deeply saddening that war can take away not only people's lives but also the fertility of the land. I sincerely hope for peace to return soon, for the fertile land of Jebel Mara to regain its smiles, and for hope to fill the lives of the people there. 🙏
I'll be back with more interesting and meaningful stories to share with you next time! ✨