According to one declare Thanks to the Executive Director of the UN agency, Cindy McCain, workers are on life-saving missions in Kabkabiya, North Darfur.
In a separate incident on Saturday, a WFPAn aircraft of the United Nations Humanitarian Aviation Authority (UNHAS) managed by the United Nations was significantly damaged at Khartoum International Airport in a gunfight, severely affecting WFPability to move humanitarian and aid workers within the country.
In the statement, McCain explained that all operations in Sudan have been suspended pending a review of the evolving security situation.
“WFP is committed to supporting the people of Sudan who are facing severe food insecurity,” McCain said, “but we cannot do our lifesaving work if the safety and security of Our teams and partners are not guaranteed. All parties must come to an agreement that ensures the safety of humanitarian workers on the ground and allows the continued provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan. They remain our top priority.”
Any loss of life in humanitarian operations is unacceptable and I demand immediate steps to ensure the safety of those remaining.
Ms. McCain emphasized that threats to WFP groups prevent them from safely and effectively operating in the country and carrying out the vital work of the UN agency.
‘Justice without delay’: UN Secretary-General
Responding to the Crisis on Sunday, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres called to bring those responsible to justice without delay.
in one declare Caused by Mr. Guterres, he expressed deep concern about the ongoing clashes and reminded the warring parties of the need to respect international law, including the obligation to ensure safety and security. to all United Nations staff and stakeholders, their facilities and assets.
The Secretary-General reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of fighting and a return to dialogue, stressing that he continues to work with regional leaders and with Sudanese stakeholders to find a way out. out of this crisis.
Aid workers ‘not the target’, looting of UN facilities must stop
The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Sudan and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Support Mission (UNITAMS) Strong Mr. Volker Perthes condemn Sunday’s attacks, and stressed that civilians and humanitarian workers were “not the target”.
Mr. Perthes referred to reports of shells hitting UN and other humanitarian facilities, and looting at these facilities, at several locations in Darfur.
The head of UNITAMS said that these acts of violence disrupt the delivery of life-saving assistance and must cease. “When incidents like this happen, it is the women, men and children in dire need of support who suffer the most.”
Mr Perthes announced on Sunday that he had persuaded the two warring sides in the current skirmish to halt hostilities for a short period, for humanitarian reasons, between 4pm and 7pm. local.
Security Council members call for calm
Members of Security Council added their voices to the call for an end to hostilities on Sunday, in a statement expressing regret at the loss of life and injuries.
In the statement, they called on the parties to restore calm and return to dialogue to resolve the current crisis in Sudan.
They went on to stress the importance of maintaining humanitarian access and ensuring the safety of UN personnel, and reaffirmed their “strong commitment to unity, sovereignty, independence and integrity.” territory of the Republic of Sudan.”
