95 dead from hunger, disease in W. Sudan's refugee camp during past 40 days: volunteers

KHARTOUM, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 95 people have died from hunger and disease over the past 40 days in Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher, western Sudan, volunteer groups said on Sunday.

In a statement, the Abu Shouk Camp Emergency Room said 73 children under five and 22 elderly individuals had died from hunger and illness among camp residents.