UN Chief, African leaders to hold virtual talks on Sudan crisis

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Mr Dujarric said the UN chief spoke earlier in the day to President William Ruto of Kenya and with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki.

“Obviously, he will continue to be fully engaged, making phone calls, trying to secure a 24-hour ceasefire, which will enable a much-needed reprieve to all affected civilians in Khartoum,” he said.

The deadly clashes erupted on Saturday. An initial 24-hour ceasefire, announced for 6 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, collapsed within minutes of the deadline. Mr Dujarric said the continued heavy fighting is having devastating consequences for civilians, as well as UN staff and other members of the international community.“They are obliged to protect civilians and ensure the safety and security of all United Nations and associated personnel as well as their premises, our assets, and trapped civilians must be able to receive assistance, access essential supplies and evacuated to safer zones as needed.

He reported that the humanitarian response remains severely hampered, calling for an end to attacks against aid workers and looting of humanitarian facilities. The violence and attacks have forced 16 hospitals across the country to close, nine of them in Khartoum alone, Dujarric said, citing the World Health Organisation . Another 16 hospitals, including in Darfur states, could close soon due to staff fatigue and lack of supplies.

 

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