The United Nations has stressed the urgent need for a halt to the fighting in Sudan between the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces for humanitarian purposes so that wounded and sick civilians can reach hospitals. United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric called on the parties to the conflict to respect international law and fulfill their obligations to protect civilians and ensure the safety and security of all United Nations personnel and all those associated with it, as well as its headquarters and assets. Dujarric stressed the need to allow civilians to access vital aid and supplies and move to safer places as needed, noting that about a third of Sudan’s population was in need of humanitarian assistance, before the fighting broke out. And the United Nations spokesman conveyed the warning of humanitarian workers that people in Sudan are running out of food, water, fuel and other vital supplies, while many are in need of emergency health care. He stressed the need for humanitarian workers to be able to carry out their work safely, and for aid organizations to be able to safely transport their staff and restock their stores with vital supplies. He expressed concern about the possibility of a complete collapse of the health system in Sudan. He said hospitals needed more staff, supplies and blood stocks. According to the World Health Organization, 16 hospitals, including nine in Khartoum, have reportedly stopped working due to the confrontations, and 16 hospitals in Khartoum and other states, including Darfur states, are about to stop working due to exhaustion of staff and lack of supplies.
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