New York: Europe and the Arabs
The World Health Organization called on the warring parties in Sudan to reach a peaceful solution and ensure the neutrality of health facilities and the freedom of movement of medical staff and patients, after the outbreak of violence and fighting greatly affected the health sector in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities, causing a catastrophic situation.
In the latest statistics of the World Health Organization, the clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces led to more than 200 deaths and hundreds of injuries, and the number is likely to be an underestimate.
The World Health Organization is providing medical assistance and supplies, such as trauma kits and surgical kits, but the level of needs remains high.
The United Nations News Bulletin, of which we received a copy on Tuesday morning, quoted statements made by Dr. Rick Brennan, Director of the Emergency Program at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, on the latest developments in the health situation in Sudan. He said: The situation is still chaotic and rapidly changing in Khartoum and many other affected states, such as Northern State, South Darfur, North Darfur, North and South Kordofan.
Not all information is clear, but we do know that there was a high level of violence and a large number of victims. So we are in constant contact with hospitals, especially in Khartoum, but also in other states.
Our estimates now, "as of Monday," indicate that 200 people have been killed and at least 1,800 injured. These numbers are likely to be an underestimate, and we continue to work with the Federal Ministry of Health, state ministries of health, hospitals and our partners to keep abreast of the situation.
This came after the Secretary-General of the United Nations strongly condemned the outbreak of fighting in Sudan, and appealed to the leaders of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to immediately stop hostilities, restore calm, and start dialogue to resolve the crisis.
Prior to speaking at a previously scheduled meeting at United Nations Headquarters on Financing for Development, Secretary-General António Guterres spoke about developments in Sudan. He said the situation had led to a heavy loss of life, including among many civilians. He stressed that any further escalation could have devastating effects on Sudan and the region. He urged everyone with influence on the situation to use it for peace and support efforts to end violence, restore order and return to the transitional path.