UN Warns Of Humanitarian ‘Breaking Point’ In Sudan

 

CNBC/Reuters: Sudan conflict shows no sign of easing, U.N. warns of breaking point 

As foreign states wind down their evacuations from Sudan, the United Nations warned of a humanitarian “breaking point” with no let up in fighting between rival military factions despite a supposed ceasefire extension. 

Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded over 16 days of battles since long-simmering tension between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into conflict on April 15. 

There seems little prospect of a quick resolution to the crisis, which has unleashed a humanitarian disaster, damaged swathes of the capital Khartoum, risked drawing in regional powers and reignited a simmering conflict in the Darfur region. 

Both sides had agreed on Sunday to extend a much-violated truce by 72 hours, but the sound of airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire rang out across Khartoum on Monday morning.  

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UN Says More Than 800,000 People Could Soon Flee Sudan  

UN envoy says Sudan's warring sides agree to negotiate -- AP  

More than 800,000 people could soon flee Sudan, UN says -- France 24  

Western governments evacuate more citizens from Sudan as situation deteriorates -- Politico.eu  

Sudan battles risk exodus of 800000 people - UN -- Reuters  

More than 800,000 could flee Sudan amid fighting, UN warns -- The Hill  

Thousands are trying to escape from Port Sudan. Only a few can make it -- CNN  

Stranded in Sudan with passports locked in Western embassies -- BBC

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