UN Urged to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Kashmir

Sudan has been devastated by a brutal civil war between the military government and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, resulting in thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 12.6 million people, with more than 3.8 million fleeing to neighboring countries. The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis, particularly in North Darfur's Zamzam displacement camp and around El Fasher, where famine conditions have emerged and relief efforts have been suspended due to ongoing violence and insecurity. Arbitrary arrests, harassment, and intimidation at RSF-controlled checkpoints have been reported, and intensified attacks have displaced tens of thousands more. Many displaced Sudanese are forced to live in precarious shelters or with relatives, often surviving on just one meal a day and lacking basic necessities such as food, water, sanitation, and shelter. The UN continues to call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians amid the conflict. The crisis is now regarded as one of the most severe humanitarian disasters globally.