Seven European countries call for immediate end to violence in Sudan's El Obeid
Summary
Seven European countries, including Germany and the UK, called for an immediate end to violence in Sudan's El Obeid, urging the Rapid Support Forces to stop attacks and allow safe humanitarian access amid escalating conflict and civilian risks.
Key Points
- Germany and six other European countries issued a joint statement warning of an imminent escalation of violence in Sudan's El Obeid.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are urged to halt attacks, allow safe civilian exits, and permit unhindered humanitarian aid access.
- Repeated drone strikes have caused civilian casualties, shortages of fuel, food, and water, and targeted humanitarian workers.
- The UK government highlighted attacks on vital civilian infrastructure that disrupted essential services for over 500,000 people, including 200,000 internally displaced persons.
