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has strongly condemned the recent escalation of fighting in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, which has caused a further deterioration of the humanitarian crisis and endangered civilians.
In a joint statement, EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič expressed grave concern about the situation.
"The indiscriminate attacks from both sides, including on the Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital, are unacceptable," the statement declared. "We are particularly alarmed by the lack of medical supplies and medicines at Al Fasher South Hospital, the only functioning hospital in the entire state."
The statement highlighted the ongoing obstruction of aid delivery, with over 800,000 civilians trapped in El Fasher denied essential assistance since April 2023.
"We remind all parties of their obligation under international humanitarian law to protect civilians," the EU representatives emphasized. "Denying access to food, healthcare, and humanitarian aid is a clear violation of international law, and may constitute war crimes."
The EU demanded immediate, unconditional, and unhindered access for humanitarian aid across Sudan
...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans.... They pointed out that only 39 aid trucks have reached El Fasher so far in 2024, severely limiting assistance to civilians in desperate need.