The Phase has been under a siege hardened by the Paramilitary Fast Support forces (RSF) for more than 500 days, with attacks against civilians that intensify in recent weeks. According to the reports, most residents in the near field of ABU Shouk displacement have fled after implacable bombing and raids.
“The fight must stop now“Secretary General António Guterres said in a statement issued by his spokesman.
Reiterated his call to “An immediate cessation of hostilities in the Pera, as well as for the respect and protection of civilians and for the facilitation of safe humanitarian access, without obstacles and sustained. “
The UN Chief also emphasized that the safe passage must be assured so that civilians wish to leave voluntarily.
Mosque
The secretary of the Secretary General followed an attack against a mosque in the Estar on Friday that, according to the reports, killed dozens of civilians during the morning prayers.
The humanitarian UN coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, said she was “seriously alarmed” by the strike, emphasizing that the International Humanitarian Law requires the protection of religious sites and those who worship in them.
“It is also a war crime to intentionally direct attacks against buildings dedicated to religion. According to the reports, this attack, made by the RSF, must be investigated and the responsible perpetrators, ”he said in a separate statement.
Humanitarian emergency
The conditions in the Phase and its surrounding camps have worsened dramatically since the famine was identified in the area last year.
The risk of ethnically motivated violence is also increasing as combatants advance more deeply in the city.
The civilians continue to support the worst part of the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which has been unleashed since April 2023 and claimed thousands of lives and forced millions more of their homes.
Global Action
Mr. Guterres urged both parties to quickly participate in the dialogue to stop hostilities and return to negotiations for a sustainable political solution.
He also requested “International Concerted Action in support of the people of Sudan” as world leaders meet in New York next week for the UN General Assembly.
The personal envoy of the Secretary General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, is ready to support genuine efforts to end the conflict and establish the inclusive political process required by the people of Sudan, “said the statement.