Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are due to brief the Security Council this afternoon as members meet to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, where intensifying fighting – including in the Kordofan region – has led to civilian damage and mass displacement. The region has seen sharp escalation, including a deadly drone attack on a U.N. peacekeeping base that killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers. The meeting was requested by Sudan and transitional Prime Minister Kamil Eltayeb Idris is expected to attend. Follow live below and UN News app users can Click here.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
