UN calls for ceasefire and delivery of Humanitarian aid in Sudan
Summary
The United Nations calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian truce in Sudan to enable the expansion of life-saving aid amid ongoing conflict causing massive displacement.
Key Points
- United Nations Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher called for a ceasefire in Sudan to enable delivery of humanitarian aid.
- The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has persisted for over 1,000 days due to ongoing fighting.
- There are 9.3 million internally displaced persons in Sudan and over 4.3 million have fled the country due to the conflict.
- UN emphasizes the need for disarmament of key conflict areas to facilitate aid and stabilize the situation.