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U.N. says drone attacks in Port Sudan risk escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Summary
The U.N. spokesperson read the secretary-general’s statement expressing grave concern about drone attacks in Port Sudan, warning of increased civilian casualties and urging parties to comply with international humanitarian law.
Farhan, U.N. spokesperson, read a statement from the secretary-general saying recent drone attacks in Port Sudan — the main entry point for humanitarian aid into Sudan — threaten to increase humanitarian needs and complicate aid operations.
The statement warned that the attacks could lead to large-scale civilian casualties and destruction of critical infrastructure, and noted Port Sudan has been a refuge for many displaced from Khartoum and other areas. The secretary-general reiterated that all parties must comply with obligations under international humanitarian law, avoid directing attacks at civilians and civilian objects, take feasible precautions to minimize incidental civilian casualties, and allow rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief.
The statement also urged parties to engage with existing mediation mechanisms and stressed the United Nations’ support for political solutions to the conflict.
Farhan closed by repeating the secretary-general’s “renewed call for an immediate cessation of hostilities” and that dialogue is the only path to sustainable peace, as set out in the full statement posted online.
