AS violence in Sudan continues to remain high, United Nations (UN) Aid Chief Martin Griffiths expressed his willingness to talk with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to secure the safe passage of humanitarian aid.
The official’s statement was released after 6 trucks were looted and air strikes between the two sides continued despite ceasefire declarations.
In a statement, United Nations Aid Chief Martin Griffiths said,
“It’s important to me that we meet physically, face-to-face to discuss this, because we need it to be a public, accountable moment”.
Similarly, UN Secretary-General also echoed the same statements,
“It’s important to me that we meet physically, face-to-face to discuss this, because we need it to be a public, accountable moment.”
“Aid must be allowed into Sudan, and we need secure and immediate access to be able to distribute it to people who need it most. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. And humanitarian workers and their assets must be respected. I call on the international community to support the Sudanese people in their pursuit for peace and a return to democratic transition,” said António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.
Previously, the UN warned that hundreds of thousands of refugees were expected to flee the country to go to neighboring nations.
Furthermore, the agency pointed out that the humanitarian crisis in Sudan was at a ‘breaking point’.
Most hospitals were reportedly out of service and basic necessities such as electricity and water are dwindling.
As of the latest figures, at least 550 people have died and 4,926 others have been injured due to the violence between the military factions.
