The United Nations warned of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudans South Kordofan and Blue Nile states, cautioning that the crisis is nearing a catastrophe as violence continues to escalate.In a statement today, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, reported that recent hostilities in Kadugli, South Kordofan, have resulted in the deaths of at least 80 civilians and left dozens injured.She condemned obstruction of humanitarian aid and detention of civilians, stressing that urgent assistance is critically needed in Blue Nile state, where escalating violence threatens civilian lives.Nkweta-Salami warned that continued fighting would leave more people without access to vital aid, worsening suffering and leading to further loss of life.She urged all parties to de-escalate tensions, protect civilians, and safeguard infrastructure in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law. She also called for humanitarian organizations to be granted safe and unrestricted access to affected areas.The armed conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has been ongoing since April 2023, resulting in over 20,000 deaths and displacement of nearly 14 million people, according to UN and local reports.
