Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan’s El Obeid
THE AFRICA TIMES | SUDAN — An international humanitarian charity organization has issued a grave warning regarding the deteriorating conditions in El Obeid city, situated in North Kordofan. Families face dire consequences from drone strikes while simultaneously grappling with extreme hunger.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and its partners report that the increasingly besieged city is under the threat of drone attacks and rising anxiety about a broader offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Conditions on the Ground
Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the NRC, stated that current reports indicate that a nightmare is unfolding for many families trapped within the city. He emphasized the severity of the situation, saying, “In El Obeid, families are starving while dodging indiscriminate attacks just to stay alive.”
