Switzerland joins calls for humanitarian protection in Sudan

Switzerland, the United States, and several other countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have expressed dismay at the deteriorating situation in Sudan. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "As the situation in Sudan worsens and humanitarian needs reach critical levels, the parties to the conflict must take urgent measures to protect civilians and allow and facilitate humanitarian access to those in need, in accordance with their obligations," the countries said in a joint statement, also on behalf of the UN and the African Union. + Impunity is stalling all peace efforts in Sudan. Can it end? The coalition of countries "is dismayed by the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Sudan, in particular by the growing number of people suffering from severe malnutrition and famine, as well as by the many obstacles that are delaying or blocking interventions in key areas", they added. Since April 2023, Sudan has been ...