July 29, 2024 (AL FASHER) – The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami has condemned Saturday’s “indiscriminate” attack at a hospital and livestock market in Al Fasher city of North Darfur State. At least 97 civilians were reportedly killed or injured in the, local authorities said. “I am deeply saddened by these horrific attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, apartments and markets. Civilian infrastructures should never be a target and are protected under the international humanitarian law,” said Nkweta-Salami. “The United Nations in Sudan strongly condemns these indiscriminate attacks and extends our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.” The incident in Al Fasher reportedly caught many civilians by surprise as the town had experienced relative calm for about two weeks, enabling markets to reopen and many families to resume their livelihoods. Resumption of livelihoods and other economic activities, unimpeded humanitarian access, and upscaling of humanitarian funding are critical for Sudan to avert the looming threat of famine. Sudan, according to the UN, currently faces the worst levels of acute food insecurity in its history, with more than half of its population – 25.6 million people – in acute hunger. More than …

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