Friday, April 26, 2024

Sudan: UNSG says RSF are encircling El Fasher, North Darfur suggesting attack on the city may be imminent

From the United Nations
Secretary-General 
Dated Friday, 26 April 2024 - here is a copy in full:

Note to Correspondents: On Sudan - the situation in El Fasher


We are receiving increasingly alarming reports of a dramatic escalation of tensions between armed actors in El Fasher, North Darfur.


The Rapid Support Forces are reportedly encircling El Fasher, suggesting a coordinated move to attack the city may be imminent. Simultaneously, the Sudanese Armed Forces appear to be positioning themselves.


An attack on the city would have devastating consequences for the civilian population. This escalation of tensions is in an area already on the brink of famine.


The Secretary-General reiterates his call on all Parties to refrain from fighting in the El Fasher area.


The Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra, is engaging with the Parties to de-escalate tensions in El Fasher.


View original: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/note-correspondents/2024-04-26/note-correspondents-sudan-the-situation-el-fasher


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