Martin Griffiths, Deputy Secretary-General and Emergency Aid Coordinator of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, made a written statement regarding the developments in Sudan.
Noting that 25 million people are in need of aid in Sudan, which has turned into “the scariest nightmare of recent history”, Griffiths stated that the conflict has caused great damage to Sudan and the region.
Griffiths noted that civilians in different parts of the country have been subjected to “massacre and terror” for 6 months, aid workers have been obstructed and 45 humanitarian aid workers have lost their lives.
Pointing out that cholera cases have increased in the country, Griffiths announced that basic services have collapsed.
Griffiths stated that 9 thousand people have lost their lives and 5.6 million people have been displaced since the beginning of the conflict and said, “This situation is unsustainable.” he emphasized.
Calling on donors to increase their aid, Griffiths said, “The international community cannot abandon the Sudanese people.” he said.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE ARMY AND HDK IN SUDAN
Clashes broke out between the army and HDK in the East African country Sudan on April 15.
On September 6, President of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council and Army Commander, General Abdulfettah al-Burhan, decided to terminate the paramilitary HDK on the grounds that it rebelled against the state, committed serious violations against citizens and deliberately sabotaged the country’s infrastructure.
Burhan had called on the international community to accept HDK, which has been in conflict with the army since mid-April, as a “terrorist group”.
