News Center — The city of El Obeid in Sudan is witnessing escalating security tensions that are affecting residents' lives and raising concerns about the expansion of violence in the region, amid a decline in basic services and a deterioration of humanitarian conditions.

The United Nations warned yesterday, Monday, June 22, that the escalation of violence in and around the Sudanese city of El Obeid continues to expose civilians to growing risks and disrupt essential services, renewing the call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The UN spokesperson stated that drone attacks targeted multiple sites in the capital of North Kordofan State over the past few days, noting that local reports indicated that these attacks struck an electrical substation and a fuel station, leading to the closure of several medical facilities and further disrupting residents' access to vital services.

The spokesperson further cited local sources indicating that two main bridges on the road connecting North and South Kordofan were targeted by drones. Nevertheless, humanitarian partners have reported that movement through this corridor remains possible.

He explained that many reports have been received of drone attacks in other areas of Sudan in recent days, including in North Darfur and white Nile states, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to urban infrastructure.

The UN spokesperson renewed his call for all parties to fulfill their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, which include “ protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and facilitating the rapid, safe, and unimpeded Access of humanitarian aid to those in need, wherever they may be.”

Regarding the neighboring state of West Kordofan, he noted that the cholera outbreak is worsening due to limited humanitarian access, insecurity, continued displacement, and inadequate access to safe drinking water and sanitation services. He added that the UN and its partners have provided support for cholera treatments, medical supplies, and awareness campaigns, as well as establishing cholera treatment centers in the state.