The UN Security Council has called for an immediate halt to the violence in Sudan, urging all parties to seek peaceful solutions. Read the latest developments on the crisis.
The current humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has lasted for over 16 months due to a war, was discussed by the UN Security Council on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, the recent surge in fighting is just one more instance of violence occurring in El Fasher. This comes as the city has been under siege and attack by the Rapid Support Forces for several months now.
According to Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, the civilian population has been subjected to distressing levels of affliction, which have resulted in situations such as famine conditions at Zamzam camp located south of El Fasher and other places.
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In April of last year, Sudan erupted into tumult as long-standing disagreements between the military and an influential paramilitary organization known as the Rapid Support Forces finally culminated in widespread conflict throughout the nation.
The dispute has transformed Khartoum, the capital and other populous regions into battlegrounds that have ravaged civilian infrastructures and further deteriorated an already battered healthcare system. As a consequence of lacking essentials, several hospitals and medical facilities are shutting down.
According to the 2024 UN Humanitarian Needs Overview for South Sudan, the country has experienced both civil war and climate change which have resulted in a dire need for humanitarian aid. With an estimated 9 million people affected, representing approximately 73% of the population, assistance is urgently required.
