World News in Brief: Students injured in Sudan drone strike, dangerous returns in south Lebanon, celebrating women diplomats
Senior UN officials including the Secretary-General and human rights chief have warned that the Rapid Support Forces, (RSF) could launch an imminent assault on the city, capital of North Kordofan state.Drone strike near schoolHumanitarian partners reported that on Tuesday, a drone strike hit an empty fuel tanker parked near a school, injuring students.The incident took place close to the offices of several UN aid partners.The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting response to the latest escalation.Medical supplies in placeTeams have pre-positioned medical supplies in El Obeid, including for trauma and injury care, disease prevention and response, as well as reproductive, maternal and child health, and nutrition.The supplies are enough to treat more than 25,000 people.Meanwhile, needs remain immense across Sheikan, the biggest locality in North Kordofan state, where nearly 800,000 people require humanitarian assistance.The paramilitary RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been at war since April 2023.The UN again called for civilians and civilian architecture to be protected, and for safe humanitarian access to people in need.
