The attack on one of the last operational hospitals in the region has further deepened the current humanitarian crisis launched by the Civil war between rival soldiersThe Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary support forces (RSF), which began in April 2023.
Among the stolen supplies were 2,200 boxes of ready -to -use therapeutic food – a crucial treatment for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition A fatal condition characterized by severe weight loss and muscle waste.
Folic iron and acid supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as midwife kits and primary health supplies for mothers, newborns and children.
Attack on their survival
“” Flying vital supplies for children in malnutrition is scandalous and a direct attack on their survival »» said Catherine Russell, executive director of Unicef.
“” These unacceptable acts against vulnerable children must end. All parties must adhere to international humanitarian law, protect civilians and ensure a safe and undoubted humanitarian access to those who need it. »»
UNICEF had succeeded in these supplies on December 20 of last year, marking the first humanitarian expedition to Jabal Awlia in more than 18 months. However, the looting, combined with the escalation of violence which forced the operations of helping to suspend, pushes the most vulnerable in the more vulnerable region of the disaster.
Children got closer to the disaster
The hospital is located in Jabal Awlia, one of the 17 localities at risk of famine.
The region is struggling with severe shortages of food, medicine and other essential elements. The fighting blocked commercial and humanitarian supplies for more than three months, leaving thousands of tranwell civilians in the midst of intensified fighting.
More than 4,000 people have been forced to flee, further deepening the crisis.
Unprecedented humanitarian crisis
Beyond Jabal Awlia, the humanitarian disaster extends through Sudan, where millions are faced with deadly conditions.
More than 24.6 million people – more than half of the population – are faced with acute food insecurity, and the collapse of health services, the closing of schools and record travel levels have created an unprecedented crisis.
Faced with the rise in challenges, UNICEF has called on all actors to urgently ensure humanitarian access to help, protection of hospitals and civil infrastructure, as well as safety guarantees for humanitarian workers to guarantee life safeguarding of life can achieve those who need it.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
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