UNDP Sudan photo: “People fleeing Sudan wait at a bus station in Khartoum.”
UN: 19 May 2023| Human Rights.
“A wave of deadly attacks reportedly targeted West Darfur’s capital, El-Geneina, in recent days, while the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said that more than 700 people had been killed and nearly 5,300 injured nationwide, after five weeks of intense clashes and bombardment.”
“Over one million people have now been recorded as displaced, within Sudan or to neighboring countries,” said UNHCR Spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh, as he issued an urgent appeal to respect the safety of civilians and to allow humanitarian aid to move freely, in line with an agreement reached by the warring parties in Jeddah, on 11 May.” https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/05/1136837
BBC photo image.
“Sudan emergency: One million now displaced in the ongoing conflict.”
“About 843,000 are displaced internally and 250,000 have fled across Sudan’s borders since fighting broke out a month ago.“
Aljazeera photo image.
International Rescue Committee.
IRC: “Khartoum, Sudan, 16 May 2023 — The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant loss of life, with over 600 people killed and more than 5,000 injured. The situation is dire, with tens of thousands of people trapped indoors and running out of essential supplies such as food, water, and medicine. Health services are struggling, with several hospitals closing due to a shortage of medical supplies. As a result, almost one million people have fled their homes, seeking refuge in other states in Sudan and neighboring countries.”
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