UN calls on all parties in Sudan to stop fighting and resume ceasefire negotiations.
Smoke rises in Omdurman, near Halfaya Bridge, during clashes between the Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army as seen from Khartoum North, Sudan April 15, 2023.The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all parties in Sudan to immediately stop the fighting and resume ceasefire negotiations without further delay.
He further pointed out that civilians in the area were already facing a looming famine and the consequences of over a year of war. Guterres reminded all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and called on them to allow the civilian population to move to safer areas.
He also requested that all parties facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to all civilians in need in El Fashir, across Darfur and the Sudan. Guterres warned that intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population and willfully impeding humanitarian relief for civilians in need, may constitute war crimes.
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