UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis as Sudan Fighting Blocks Aid
Key Takeaways
- WFP condemns convoy attacks in South Sudan and suspends Baliet County activities pending safety.
- UN reports ongoing attacks constrain humanitarian access across Sudan, hindering aid delivery.
- UN describes alarming, deteriorating humanitarian conditions amid attacks.
UN Alarm on Sudan Violence
The UN Secretary-General's Office expressed alarm at attacks on civilians.
“The Office of UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed alarm at attacks on civilians and ongoing restraints on humanitarian access across Sudan”
Drone attacks constantly targeted civilians.
Seven people were killed at a funeral strike in Payam Kasha.
Humanitarian Convoy Attacked in South Sudan
WFP condemned attacks on one of its convoys in Baliet County.
The convoy was looted despite security guarantees from authorities.
Insecurity forced suspension of rainy season stockpiling plans.
Attacks on Health Facilities
At least eight health facilities have been looted or damaged.
“The humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly due to the conflict and ongoing attacks in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei State, which is under continuous attack and where humanitarian workers and health facilities are being targeted, impacting the delivery of humanitarian aid to the forcibly displaced fleeing residents”
A hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders was damaged.
These facilities served over 250,000 people.
UN Warns of Cholera Surge Risk
The escalating cholera outbreak could see as many as 10,000 deaths.
The situation presents a grave threat to civilian populations.
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