December 17, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the protection of civilians. Airstrikes and shelling, according to reports, resulted into mass civilian casualties in parts of the Darfur region and Khartoum state. According to the United Nations Humanitarian Affairs agency (OCHA), airstrikes and artillery exchanges occurred in the urban areas of Greater Khartoum, Al Fasher, Al Kuma, Kabkabiya, Kutum, and Nyala, leading to significant numbers of reported civilian casualties. Also destroyed in the past week’s attacks were homes, markets and medical facilities. OCHA, in its statement, said the facilities of Al Fasher’s Saudi Hospital were reportedly struck by drones on 13 December, causing intensive damage and civilian casualties. It further stated that between 10 and 15 December 2024, Zamzam IDP camp has seen numerous incidents of shelling that have reportedly caused civilian casualties, burned houses and caused hundreds of people to flee due to increased security concerns. “This wave of large-scale and devastating violence against civilians underscores the need for immediate de-escalation. After 20 months of conflict, this ever-rising toll of the dead and injured is unacceptable. International humanitarian law must be respected,” said Nkweta-Salami. “The principles …

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