About 770 people were moved from the capital of the state of Darfur du Nord between October 2 and 4 only, according to the International Organization for Migration (Iom).
They would have asked for a shelter in the gathering sites of the neighboring city of Tawila.
“We call again on the siege of El Fasher, civilians must be protected and those who fled must be offered to a safe passage”, said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
El Fasher has been besieged for over a year by rapid support forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that has been fighting against the Sudanese army since April 2023.
250,000 affected: WFP
The world gastronomic program (Wfp) has reached some 250,000 people in the city with transfers in monthly cash since the start of the year.
The United Nations also increased its help and nutrition aid in other parts of the Darfur.
PAM said nearly two million people in the region received food and nutritional assistance in August, especially in areas where famine has been confirmed or where the risk is high.
Human Rights Council investigators to probe Afghanistan violations
The UN Human Rights Council Monday intensified the pressure on the de facto Authorities in Afghanistan for increasingly serious violations of international law taking place there.
In a resolution adopted without vote, the 47 member states of the Council have created a new independent expert investigation body to collect evidence of “most serious” crimes committed in Afghanistan under domination of the Taliban, including against women and girls.
The objective is that the work of new investigators is used in national, regional or international courts or courts, depending on the resolution, which was introduced by Denmark in the name of the European Union and widely welcomed by countries such as the Co-Sponsor Chili, France, Iceland and Mexico.
Japan has also expressed profound concern for repression faced with the Afghan population and stressed that the rights crisis was not a problem that Afghanistan or its neighbors could solve alone.
Nigeria is launching the largest integrated vaccination campaign in its history
As of October 6, Nigeria launched the largest integrated vaccination campaign in its history, as part of its wider efforts to support its “primary health care care strategy under one roof”, which seeks to integrate all primary health care services as part of a unified management structure to improve coordination, efficiency and accessibility.
Aiming to reach more than 106 million children, the initiative is an answer to epidemics during polio, measles and rubella in Nigeria and throughout the Lake Chad basin.
These diseases have serious health risks. The measles is very contagious and potentially fatal, especially in malnutric children, while rubella can cause serious congenital malformations if contracted during pregnancy.
Aim to stop epidemics
In coordination with other African countries thanks to a cross -border national plan, Nigeria aims to stop active epidemics by the end of 2025 and to eliminate the remaining risks by the end of 2026.
Delivered in two phases, the first phase of the target campaign 20 northern states at high risk and Oyo State in the South West.
The second phase, from January 2026, will extend to the remaining southern states – ensuring that each community, including the most remote and badly served areas, is reached.
“The integrated approach of Nigeria gives a strong example to the region.WHO) Regional director for Africa.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
