Sudan: UN Relief Chief Calls for Protection of Civilians and Their Access to Aid in El Fasher
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Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, expressed deep concern over escalating violence in El Fasher, North Darfur State, Sudan, resulting in civilian casualties and forced displacement. Intense shelling and ground assaults have trapped hundreds of thousands of civilians without access to food, healthcare, or safety. Fletcher called for an immediate ceasefire, safe passage for those fleeing, protection for local responders, and unimpeded humanitarian access. He emphasized the need to hold accountable those responsible for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. The statement reflects obligations under international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 2736 (2024).
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