LONDON: Britain and six European allies Tuesday called for an immediate halt to violence targeting the Muslim-majority Sudanese city of El-Obeid encircled by paramilitary forces, a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office said.
“There are now credible signs of an imminent offensive. This is a critical moment, and the international community must act,” a joint statement signed by Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway said.
“We call on the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) to halt its attack immediately,” it added.
The joint statement said repeated drone strikes over recent weeks had “killed civilians and driven acute shortages of fuel, food and water” with aid workers providing life-saving assistance also being “deliberately targeted.”
“Civilians must be able to leave safely, and all parties must ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access,” the statement said.
