‘Protect civilians’ amid clashes in famine
Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep alarm at the evolving situation in El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, where fierce fighting in the famine-stricken area has been reported, his deputy spokesperson said late Sunday.
‘Allow safe passage for civilians’
“The Secretary-General calls on all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect and allow safe passage for civilians and facilitate rapid, and unimpeded humanitarian access,” Mr. Haq said.
The UN chief also reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and lasting ceasefire and urged the parties to return to political dialogue as the only path to a negotiated settlement, his deputy spokesperson said.
“The United Nations remains committed to supporting international mediation efforts and to working with all relevant stakeholders to help bring an end to the war,” Mr. Haq said.
