The United Nations has raised an urgent alarm regarding the deteriorating situation in a Sudanese city, where some 800,000 people are facing immediate and extreme danger.
The escalating violence between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces has sparked fears of intercommunal strife that could engulf the entire region of Darfur.
The conflict, which began a year ago, has already resulted in the displacement of millions of people, making it the world’s largest displacement crisis.
The latest clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Joint Protection Forces near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, are particularly concerning.
U.N. political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo highlighted the gravity of the situation, warning that the violence in El Fasher could have far-reaching consequences, putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk.
The U.N. aid operations director, Edem Wosornu, emphasized that the violence not only endangers the residents of El Fasher but also poses a threat to the millions of people in Darfur who are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
The international community has been urged to take immediate action to prevent a catastrophic hunger crisis in Sudan.
The United Nations-backed global authority on food security has underscored the importance of swift intervention to avert widespread death and the collapse of livelihoods in the country.
In response to the escalating crisis, donors have pledged over $2 billion for Sudan at a recent conference in Paris.
While this financial support is crucial, more needs to be done to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure the safety and well-being of the people affected.
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