Top United Nations officials delivered a stark warning to the Security Council, highlighting the dire situation facing some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city as violence escalates.
Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN’s political affairs chief, emphasized that clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces near El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, could ignite widespread intercommunal strife, echoing concerns raised by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres earlier.
The conflict, which erupted a year ago, has fueled the world’s largest displacement crisis, with millions in urgent need of aid and millions more forced from their homes.
Edem Wosornu, the UN’s aid operations director, underscored the immediate danger facing civilians in El Fasher, warning of the potential for further violence in other parts of Darfur, where humanitarian needs are already dire.
Amidst these dire circumstances, a global authority on food security has emphasized the urgent need for action to prevent widespread death and a catastrophic hunger crisis in Sudan.
Donors have responded with pledges exceeding $2 billion at a recent conference in Paris, signaling a commitment to alleviate the suffering in war-torn regions.
The situation in Sudan remains precarious, with the threat of violence looming large over vulnerable populations.
The UN’s urgent call for action underscores the gravity of the crisis and the need for swift and decisive international support to avert further catastrophe.
