Sudan: Three WFP employees killed in bombing, UN chief expressed anger

The incident occurred on December 19 when Yabus’ field office, located in Sudan’s Blue Nile province, was hit by aerial bombardment. The incident resulted in the loss of life of the office head, program assistant and security guard, who are battling hunger.

They were engaged in providing help to the needy on the front lines in the country. The UN Secretary General has expressed his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and their colleagues at the UN Food Agency. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain said in her statement that efforts are being made to find out the circumstances under which this incident occurred. He called for a thorough investigation into the matter and to hold the culprits accountable. According to the WFP chief, his organization is committed to delivering humanitarian aid in Sudan, including the Blue Nile state, and providing food to those in need everywhere. and nutritional assistance will continue. He condemned all attacks on United Nations staff, humanitarian aid workers and facilities, and called for a thorough investigation into the matter. Since April last year, Sudan has been fighting between rival military Burning in the heat of violent confrontation between the forces. Nearly a quarter of the country’s population, more than 12 million people, have become victims of displacement, out of which 32 lakh people have taken refuge in neighboring countries. Fierce fighting continues in densely populated areas of many cities, in which a large number of civilians have been killed. There have been casualties, and the fighting has damaged health centres, schools and other infrastructure. Outbreaks of deadly diseases, including cholera, are increasing, and millions of people are suffering from severe hunger and malnutrition. According to Secretary-General Guterres, Thursday’s incident highlights the profound impact the brutal conflict in Sudan has had on millions of people in need and the aid workers trying to reach them. According to the UN chief, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan The year 2024 has proved to be the most deadly year so far for relief workers. Just last month, a UN humanitarian office worker was killed in El Fashar. Yet, despite threats to their safety, UN aid workers are making every possible effort to reach the local population. In view of the conflict, the UN chief has once again urged to reach an agreement on a ceasefire. He said that the United Nations will continue to support international mediation efforts and will work together with all parties to end the war. He appealed to all parties to fulfill their responsibility to protect civilians, including humanitarian aid workers, and to remain vigilant. It has been said that the targeting of humanitarian establishments and aid supplies must be stopped. Displaced people from Sudan arriving in South Sudan. Deepening humanitarian crisis Meanwhile, UN agencies have warned that fierce fighting in the area around Al Fashar and the refugee crisis on the border with South Sudan is becoming serious. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has A disastrous humanitarian situation has arisen in Al Fashar, the capital of Darfur province. Paramilitary force (RSF) fighters have besieged the city for the last seven months. which is in conflict with Sudan’s armed forces. Thousands of civilians are trapped amid the use of explosive weapons in residential areas, at least 782 have been killed and more than a thousand injured. This report is based on the accounts of people who fled for their lives from Al Fashar in October and November. According to the report, basic facilities including hospitals and camps for internally displaced people are being targeted and cases of sexual violence have been carried out. And the situation may become more serious in the coming days.

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