Sudan Women Advisory Group Condemns Tragic Killing of Humanitarian Workers in South Kordofan Khartoum, Sudan — The Sudan Women Advisory Group has expressed profound sorrow and grief over the recent fatal shooting of several Emergency Response Room volunteers in Dilling, South Kordofan State.
The group’s statement, issued to the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), highlights the tragedy as a loss of life while on humanitarian duty.
The incident, which followed a shelling attack on the city, has resulted in additional civilian deaths and injuries, further emphasizing the perilous conditions faced by humanitarian workers in the region.
The Sudan Women Advisory Group has mourned the volunteers who perished, emphasizing the gender — specific impact of the ongoing conflict and the reduction in humanitarian aid budgets, which have led to significant cuts in life-saving assistance.
The group’s concerns are shared by the international community, which has repeatedly called for an end to hostilities and the protection of humanitarian workers.
The Sudanese Women Advisory Group’s call for action underscores the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, as the situation on the ground continues to evolve.
The killing of the volunteers in Dilling is a somber reminder of the dangers faced by those working to alleviate human suffering in conflict zones. It is a call to action that cannot be ignored.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: UN Women
