Violence escalated in El Fasher in Sudan and reports of atrocities in Zamzam camp

Citvani Triple of the UN office office referred to reports from the partners on the ground about atrocities after it was reported that armed groups had seized the Zamzam camp for the displaced.

It was reported that civilians, including relief workers, are prevented from leaving and that the survivors have reported killing, sexual violence and burning homes. The spokeswoman said that the humanitarian operations in El Fasher face many obstacles due to the restrictions imposed on humanitarian access, the scarcity of fuel and the volatile security environment. Health and water treatment services were particularly affected.

Meanwhile, attacks on energy infrastructure in the capital of Khartoum on the fourteenth of April led to the power and water interruptions from large parts of Umm Badda, Kerri and Omdurman.

The spokeswoman once again called on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and facilitate human access. She urged to increase international support to ensure that basic aid continues to reach the most vulnerable in Sudan.

In response to journalists ’questions, the spokeswoman welcomed the holding of the London Conference on Sudan and with all efforts to enhance international peace support, protect civilians and human access in Sudan. She also welcomed the great financing pledges announced during the conference.