Around 770 people were displaced from the capital of North Darfur state between October 2 and 4 alone, according to the International Organization for Migration (Iom).
They reportedly sought shelter at assembly sites in the nearby town of Tawila.
“We call again on the siege of El Fasher, civilians must be protected and those fleeing must be offered safe passage,” said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
El Fasher has been besieged for more than a year by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that has been fighting against the Sudanese army since April 2023.
250,000 reached: WFP
The world gastronomic program (WFP) has reached some 250,000 people in the city with monthly cash transfers since the start of the year.
The UN agency has also increased its emergency and nutrition assistance in other parts of Darfur.
The WFP said nearly two million people in the region received food and nutrition assistance in August, particularly in areas where famine has been confirmed or where the risk is high.
Human Rights Council investigators to probe Afghanistan violations
The UN Human Rights Council Monday intensified the pressure on the de facto The authorities in Afghanistan for the increasingly serious violations of international law taking place there.
In a resolution adopted without a vote, the Council’s 47 member states created a new investigative body of independent experts to gather evidence of the « most serious » crimes committed in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, including against women and girls.
The aim is for the work of the new investigators to be used in national, regional or international courts or tribunals, according to the resolution, which was introduced by Denmark on behalf of the European Union and widely welcomed by countries such as co-sponsor Chile, France, Iceland and Mexico.
Japan also expressed deep concern over the repression faced by the Afghan population and stressed that the rights crisis was not a problem that Afghanistan nor its neighbors could solve alone.
Nigeria launches largest integrated vaccination campaign in its history
As of October 6, Nigeria is launching the largest integrated vaccination campaign in its history, as part of its broader efforts to support its “primary health care under one roof” strategy, which seeks to integrate all primary health care services under a unified management structure to improve coordination, efficiency and accessibility.
Aiming to reach more than 106 million children, the initiative is a response to ongoing outbreaks of polio, measles and rubella in Nigeria and throughout the Lake Chad Basin.
These diseases pose serious health risks. Measles is highly contagious and potentially fatal, especially in malnourished children, while rubella can cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.
Aim to stop epidemics
In coordination with other African countries through a cross-border national plan, Nigeria aims to stop active outbreaks by the end of 2025 and eliminate remaining risks by the end of 2026.
Delivered in two phases, the first phase of the campaign targets 20 high-risk northern states and Oyo State in the southwest.
The second phase, starting in January 2026, will expand to the remaining southern states – ensuring every community, including the most remote and underserved areas, is reached.
“Nigeria’s integrated approach sets a strong example for the region.WHO) Regional Director for Africa.
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