UN chief António Guterres referred to as on Lt. Common Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo to behave responsibly and instantly order a halt to the RSF assault, Mr. Dujarric mentioned in a press release.
“It’s unconscionable that the combatants have repeatedly ignored requires a cessation of hostilities,” he mentioned. “Any additional escalation may also threaten to unfold the battle alongside intercommunal traces all through Darfur.”
Sudan has been embroiled in a battle between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces since April 2023. The battle has displaced tens of millions and left components of the nation stricken by famine and demanding shortages of lifesaving help.
“The Secretary-Common underscores {that a} ceasefire will not be solely needed, however is an pressing crucial, each in El Fasher and throughout all different battle zones in Sudan,” the UN Spokesperson mentioned.
“The humanitarian state of affairs on this space is already catastrophic, with a whole lot of 1000’s of individuals in acute want,” he continued.
The events to the battle have clear obligations beneath worldwide humanitarian regulation to guard civilians, and assaults should not be directed in opposition to them or civilian infrastructure and fixed care should be taken to spare them, he added.
“The Secretary-Common recollects that his Particular Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, continues his efforts to advance peace,” Mr. Dujarric mentioned. “He stands able to assist real efforts to halt this violence and transfer towards peace.”
He mentioned humanitarian organizations additionally stand able to quickly scale up help in El Fasher and different areas of want throughout Sudan.
