ICRC warns of surging attacks on civilian infrastructure in Sudan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issued a grave warning Monday about escalating attacks on vital civilian infrastructure in Sudan.

According to the ICRC, these assaults have severely disrupted access to essential services such as clean water and electricity, affecting millions of people across the conflict-ridden nation.

“We are witnessing a disturbing pattern of attacks on critical civilian infrastructure so essential for people’s survival,” stated Dorsa Nazemi-Salman, ICRC’s operations head in Sudan.

She called for all parties involved in the ongoing conflict to protect key facilities, including power plants, water stations, and dams.

Since the outbreak of war in April 2023, Sudan has faced a brutal confrontation between general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s army and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The war has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced over 12 million, and pushed many to the brink of famine.

The country’s already fragile infrastructure has been further devastated by recent large-scale attacks on dams and oil refineries.

The ICRC emphasized that disruptions in electricity and water supply hinder hospital operations and jeopardize public health. Without access to clean water, the risk of cholera outbreaks and other health crises surges.

The humanitarian group urged immediate action from all parties to safeguard critical infrastructure, reminding them of their obligations under international humanitarian law. The protection of such facilities is vital to prevent further suffering and loss of life among Sudanese civilians.

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