The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami has urged member states and the international community to focus on the plight of millions of people facing the brunt of the conflict in Sudan.
She made the remarks as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly in New York.
The war has resulted in the world’s fastest-growing civilian displacement and humanitarian crisis.
Since the conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, an estimated 20,000 people have reportedly been killed and thousands of others injured, according to Sudan Tribune.
In addition, however, more than 10 million people or over one in every five people have fled their homes, including 8.1 million who have been displaced within Sudan and another 2.4 million who crossed the borders to neighbouring and other countries, according to the UN.
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