UN agencies warn of dangerous levels of acute hunger affecting 281.6 million people globally, with Sudan facing a brutal civil war leading to famine risk for millions. Escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan, prompts calls for immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
The UN chief @antonioguterres has called on Sudan's warring parties to end fighting around besieged El Fasher in Darfur saying any attack would have devastating consequences Read/watch latest update: https://t.co/dlhN7XiQY8 https://t.co/RZtDXKKs68
UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan’s North Darfur https://t.co/FPoMm9S9qe
The United Nations is increasingly concerned about a possible imminent attack on al-Fashir in #Sudan’s North Dafur region and is seeking to reduce tensions in the area, a UN spokesperson says. https://t.co/cSf4oU9Hso
Sudanese and international experts are warning of a massacre that could generate “Hiroshima and Nagasaki-level casualties” in the Darfur city of el-Fasher, which is surrounded by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces https://t.co/7ihJBJ0SHs
UN warns of possible imminent attack on Sudanese city https://t.co/dNIToREdY6 https://t.co/VKZra2flBi
⚠️ UN SEEKS TO DEESCALATE SUDAN TENSIONS AMID REPORTS OF POSSIBLE ATTACK Full Story → https://t.co/Ser4DwzzMJ The United Nations is increasingly concerned about escalating tensions in al-Fashir in Sudan's North Dafur region amid reports that the Rapid Support Forces are…
⚡#BREAKING Sudan’s RSF reportedly encircling al-fashir, suggesting a coordinated move to attack the city may be imminent - UN spokesperson — Reuters
#Sudan: Gravely concerned by escalating violence in El-Fasher, UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for immediate de-escalation of the catastrophic situation. Dozens have been killed, including women and children, as fighting intensifies in and around the city.
Sudan: One year of brutal conflict has inflicted unimaginable suffering and heightened the risk of triggering the world's largest hunger crisis. Nearly 18 million people are facing acute food insecurity, urgently requiring humanitarian support. More from @WFP. ⤵️
Africa’s third largest country is on the brink of a nationwide famine. On “The Intelligence” @TomGardner18 explains how the brutal war in Sudan is preventing aid supplies from getting to the hardest-hit communities. Listen to the podcast: https://t.co/nHVC95HPct 🎧
The brutal civil war in Sudan has put 230k new mothers and children at risk of famine and left almost 25m people in need of assistance. Providing aid alone isn't enough, and I urged the Government to do more to bring all sides to the negotiating table to secure a ceasefire. https://t.co/aC1JuwRG0H
Given the tragic levels of #death, despair and starvation, we need an #ImmediateCeasefire, as well as a huge surge of international humanitarian aid into #Sudan. https://t.co/OPVhDXmu1u
El Fasher in Sudan is under attack. 800,000 civilians in city & refugee camps. Many can’t flee. Sickening prospect of same mass atrocity & rape from Geneina. Govt must make clear we’re watching & support immediate ceasefire & accountability. All must cease supporting this horror.
UN report reveals alarming rise in global hunger, Gaza worst affected https://t.co/krI2uoGhlC https://t.co/9ZuOOlKSnd
Dangerous levels of acute hunger affected a staggering 281.6 million people last year - the fifth year in a row that food insecurity has worsened, UN agencies warned on Wednesday. #XinhuaNews https://t.co/bCS7hfQebS