UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said they are very alarmed by the series of drone strikes in recent days across several states in Sudan.
While briefing the media in New York, he said that in West Kordofan State, the UN’s humanitarian colleagues reported that strikes in the localities of Abu Zabad and Wad Banda on Saturday reportedly hit a market, possibly killing more than 20 people and injuring many others.
“In neighbouring North Kordofan, more than 20 people were reportedly killed in the village of Umm Kereidim on Friday. The International Organization for Migration said that in the village, more than 200 people had to flee their homes,” Dujarric said. “Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that yesterday (Sunday) in East Darfur State, a strike on a fuel market in the city of Ad Duyain reportedly killed seven civilians, including a pregnant woman and a child.”
“We reiterate, yet again, that the parties must adhere to international law. Civilians and civilian infrastructure, including markets, homes, and schools, must never be targeted,” he added.
Dujarric said that rapid, safe, unhindered humanitarian aid must be allowed at all times.