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UN: North Darfur ‘catastrophic’ as tens of thousands flee, rights office urges probe of alleged abuses
Summary
The United Nations described North Darfur as catastrophic after recent attacks that cut off Al Fasha and triggered large-scale displacement. UN agencies reported tens of thousands displaced, allegations of summary executions and sexual violence, and called for independent investigations and unimpeded humanitarian access.
The UN spokesperson said North Darfur State remains "catastrophic," citing reports that Al Fasha is cut off, telecommunications are down and desperate people are fleeing toward Tawela and other towns with little of their belongings.
"We call again for securing a safe passage for people trying to flee, protecting those who remain in Al Fasha and full and unimpeded humanitarian access across Darfur and all other areas in need in Sudan," the UN spokesperson said.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
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